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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareem AbdulJabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mastadon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Raise Hell- (hed) pe. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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237 lbs
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260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kareem AbdulJabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus Mastadon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AbdulJabbar avoids the head kick by Mastadon.
Mastadon swings for the body but AbdulJabbar moves out of range.
Mastadon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mastadon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
AbdulJabbar tries to get to full guard but Mastadon has control of the leg.
Mastadon is looking for a kimura here.
Mastadon is trying to work for a kimura but AbdulJabbar is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon seems to be working for a kimura but AbdulJabbar defends the submission attempt.
AbdulJabbar is not content to let Mastadon control the position.
AbdulJabbar trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mastadon working over AbdulJabbar with some ground and pound. AbdulJabbar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mastadon trying to control from half guard but AbdulJabbar is working away.
AbdulJabbar wants to get back to full guard.
Mastadon stalling away here and it's allowed AbdulJabbar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mastadon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. AbdulJabbar is keeping the position for now.
Mastadon won't allow AbdulJabbar to sweep him here.
AbdulJabbar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mastadon stacks AbdulJabbar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mastadon!
Mastadon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon misses with the ground and pound.
Mastadon throws an elbow but AbdulJabbar slips to the side and avoids it well.
AbdulJabbar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mastadon.
Mastadon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by AbdulJabbar, who protects the arm well.
AbdulJabbar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mastadon connects with a decent elbow.
Mastadon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
AbdulJabbar prevents Mastadon from improving position.
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.
Mastadon is chipping away with strikes.
AbdulJabbar dodges the ground and pound from Mastadon.
AbdulJabbar dodges the ground and pound from Mastadon.
Mastadon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
AbdulJabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Mastadon.
AbdulJabbar tries to bench press Mastadon off him but Mastadon keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Mastadon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mastadon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mastadon gets a takedown into half guard.
Mastadon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
AbdulJabbar is defending against the submission attempts here by Mastadon.
AbdulJabbar is refusing to be controlled, as Mastadon sits in half guard.
Mastadon is trying to work for a kimura but AbdulJabbar is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon is working for a submission of some sort.
Mastadon drops an elbow to the side of AbdulJabbar's head.
Mastadon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
AbdulJabbar trying to hold on to Mastadon's head to control him but Mastadon postures up.
That's two 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.
Mastadon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mastadon raining down shots from the mount!
Mastadon throwing strikes here but AbdulJabbar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
AbdulJabbar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mastadon.
Mastadon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mastadon content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AbdulJabbar is trying to escape the mount.
AbdulJabbar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mastadon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because AbdulJabbar has passed into half guard!
Mastadon wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
AbdulJabbar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
AbdulJabbar prevents Mastadon from improving his position.
AbdulJabbar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mastadon sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Mastadon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
An inside leg kick lands from AbdulJabbar.
AbdulJabbar throws a body kick that misses.
Mastadon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mastadon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But AbdulJabbar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from AbdulJabbar!
AbdulJabbar is standing up over Mastadon. Mastadon looks to escape but AbdulJabbar dives into side control.
AbdulJabbar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mastadon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked AbdulJabbar off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon is looking for a rear naked choke here but AbdulJabbar reverses the position brilliantly into Mastadon's guard!
AbdulJabbar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mastadon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mastadon has escaped and now he's on top!
Mastadon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cletus Mastadon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon trying to control but AbdulJabbar is working from the bottom.
Mastadon looking to sit in guard and control but AbdulJabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mastadon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and AbdulJabbar defends well.
AbdulJabbar stands and throws Mastadon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AbdulJabbar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mastadon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for AbdulJabbar but great work by Mastadon.
Mastadon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but AbdulJabbar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mastadon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but AbdulJabbar is avoiding damage well.
Mastadon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, AbdulJabbar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mastadon but great work by AbdulJabbar.
Kareem AbdulJabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Mastadon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on AbdulJabbar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mastadon wants to control but AbdulJabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mastadon is looking to improve his position.
AbdulJabbar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mastadon has managed to free his arm - good work.
AbdulJabbar is thwarting Mastadon's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cletus Mastadon.
I've got Mastadon 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus Mastadon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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