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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Dante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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260 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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277 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Dante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dante dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Dante avoids it well.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson tries to bum rush Dante with a series of wild strikes but Dante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
It looks like Sam Dante has been cut.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Dante shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dante gets slowly back to his feet.
Dante dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Dante knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Dante misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Dante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dante slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dante showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dante tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson tries to bum rush Dante with a series of wild strikes but Dante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Dante backpedaling.
Dante shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dante slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sam Dante's cut is getting worse.
Dante shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dante gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Dante tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson looks to land a combination but Dante avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dante is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dante looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dante slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson tries to bum rush Dante with a series of wild strikes but Dante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Dante's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson tries to bum rush Dante with a series of wild strikes but Dante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Dante avoids it well.
Jab from Jackson.
Dante misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ray Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a right hand that Dante ducks under and follows up with a left that Dante also avoids with ease.
Dante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dante is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dante. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dante shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dante is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Dante trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dante scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dante missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dante is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dante.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dante.
Dante looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Dante to pass to mount.
Dante throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dante slows the pace down in half guard.
Dante missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is in trouble now - Dante has advanced to mount!
Dante wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dante controlling from mount.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dante wants to control but instead Jackson manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Dante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Dante's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson lands with a hook. Dante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dante scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dante trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Dante trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Dante has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dante not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Dante is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jackson tries to kick Dante off but Dante keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dante is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a hook. Dante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ray Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson cracks Dante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Dante avoids it well.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dante ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Ray Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dante.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Dante bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dante. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Dante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante wants to control for a moment but Jackson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Dante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dante controlling the action here.
Dante throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Jackson!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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