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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hawaiian Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Jessup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Jessup has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hawaiian Saint's chin.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hawaiian Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Jessup!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jessup swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jessup feints and then cracks Saint's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saint down.
Jessup throws a leg kick but Saint checks it.
Saint stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint wants it to stay on the feet.
Jessup fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Saint misses.
Jessup looks to land a combination but Saint avoids it well.
Jessup throws a nice looking combination but Saint bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jessup throws a head kick that Saint semi-blocks.
Jessup shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint sprawls well. He's pushed Jessup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawaiian Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jessup.
Saint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jessup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint throws a hook to the side of Jessup's head but Jessup sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jessup tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saint swivels and escapes.
Jessup ducks right into an uppercut from Saint.
Jessup throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Saint blocks the leg kick.
Jessup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saint sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jessup somewhat.
Saint defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jessup.
Jessup looks gassed!
Jessup throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saint's waist but Saint gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jessup off to one side.
Saint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jessup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jessup throws a leg kick but Saint sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saint defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jessup.
Saint misses with a looping right.
Jessup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saint but Saint pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saint ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jessup displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint throws out the jab.
Saint lands a head shot.
Jessup has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saint finds it's way round the side to connect with Jessup's head.
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!
Saint connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jessup sprawling to the canvas! Jessup rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saint finish him?!
Jessup is rocked!
Saint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jessup.
Jessup has a takedown stuffed.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Jessup moves away and avoids it.
Jessup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint circles away quickly and effectively.
Jessup moves out of range of the strikes.
Jessup keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jessup defending well as Saint loads up on a big left hand.
Saint dodges the punch combination from Jessup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jessup tries to bum rush Saint with a series of wild strikes but Saint uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saint defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jessup.
Jessup tries for a takedown but Saint sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saint loads up on a big right hand but Jessup slips the punch.
Jessup shoots in and drives through. Saint sprawls well.
Jessup has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jessup there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saint throws a push kick but Jessup slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint tests Jessup's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jessup misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hawaiian Saint dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Jessup does no damage.
Saint is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saint moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawaiian Saint is winning the standup battle so far.
Jessup shoots in and drives through. Saint sprawls well.
Saint stuffs the takedown attempt from Jessup. Jessup gets slowly back to his feet.
Jessup is trying desperately to land a takedown but Saint is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jessup.
Jessup blocks a leg kick.
Saint bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jessup misses with a two punch combination.
Saint throws an overhand right that lands on Jessup's shoulder, as Jessup tries to avoid the shot.
Saint keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Nathan Jessup has been cut.
Jessup is breathing heavily.
Jessup walks into a stiff left hand from Saint.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint misses with a looping left.
Jessup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nathan Jessup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saint connects with a jab.
Jessup ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint connects with a crisp jab.
Jessup misses the body punch
and Saint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jessup gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jessup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jessup is still on wobbly legs! Can Saint finish him?
Hawaiian Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jessup.
Jessup slips under a jab from Saint.
Jessup seems to have recovered his senses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jessup might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Saint has got the better of the exchanges.
Jessup misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jessup misses with an uppercut.
Jessup misses with a takedown
and Jessup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jessup slips a jab from Saint.
Jessup throws a series of punches but Saint avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Saint as Jessup shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jessup avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jessup misses with a looping left.
Jessup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saint counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jessup is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saint pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saint tries to circle away but Jessup has him pinned against the cage.
Saint is trying to break the clinch but Jessup has him pressed against the cage.
Saint has had enough of the clinch but Jessup keeps him there for the moment.
Saint prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jessup tries for a takedown but Saint manages to get underhooks.
Saint has had enough of the clinch but Jessup keeps him there for the moment.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Jessup won't allow it.
Saint is trying to break free.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Jessup won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Saint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saint has had enough of the clinch but Jessup keeps him there for the moment.
Jessup looking for a takedown.
Saint is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saint is trying to break the clinch but Jessup has him pressed against the cage.
Saint has Jessup pressed against the cage, preventing Jessup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saint has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saint is trying to force a seperation but Jessup has the dominant position.
Saint wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saint wants to break free but Jessup has control.
Saint is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saint can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Jessup won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Saint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saint tries to break the clinch but Jessup is controlling the position.
Saint wants to break free but Jessup has control.
Saint is trying to break the clinch but Jessup is controlling him.
Jessup wants a takedown but no success here.
Jessup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saint prevents it.
Saint is trying to break the clinch but Jessup has him pressed against the cage.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Jessup won't allow it.
Saint manages to break the clinch.
Jessup fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saint sprawls well initially but Jessup persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saint wants to get back to his feet.
Jessup is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jessup prevents Saint from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hawaiian Saint dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Jessup's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Saint defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jessup.
Saint thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jessup scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jessup shoots in but Saint avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jessup misses with a body punch
and Saint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jessup changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saint tries to avoid it but Jessup manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saint to the ground. Saint escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawaiian Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jessup.
Jessup ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jessup staying out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saint throws a jab when Jessup was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jessup shoots in for a takedown but Saint shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Jessup.
Saint swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jessup decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saint's guard.
Jessup drops back looking for a leg! Saint is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saint manages to kick Jessup off! Jessup jumps back into Saint's guard.
Saint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jessup stands and throws Saint's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saint is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jessup wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saint, who protects the arm well.
Jessup prevents Saint from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jessup controlling from side mount.
Saint is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jessup is controlling him well.
Jessup thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saint is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jessup has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nathan Jessup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jessup scores with punches from side control.
Jessup creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saint sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Saint is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jessup has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jessup is trying to get an arm triangle but Saint is defending well.
Saint is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jessup is controlling him well.
Saint on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saint is not content to let Jessup control the position.
Saint is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jessup in side control lands a decent elbow.
Saint wants to get back to his feet.
Saint takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jessup is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saint is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint tries to improve position but can't.
Jessup is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saint knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jessup tries for a kimura but Saint is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Jessup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saint 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawaiian Saint!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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