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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NS PitBull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NS PitBull is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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218 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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211 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, NS PitBull!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PitBull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackman counters with a shoot takedown. PitBull fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
PitBull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackman is one step ahead there.
Jackman working some strikes from top position.
Jackman looking to pass the guard.
Jackman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
PitBull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
PitBull moves into full mount! Jackman won't be happy about that!
Jackman is desperately trying to improve his position but PitBull has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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!
Jackman trying to control but PitBull postures up.
PitBull is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time PitBull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman is refusing to be controlled, as PitBull sits in half guard.
PitBull is looking to advance position but Jackman won't allow it.
Jackman is looking to improve his position.
Jackman actively working from the bottom here.
Jackman wants to improve his position but PitBull is controlling well.
Jackman is looking to control PitBull's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackman avoid being mounted?
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.
PitBull is keen to just control but Jackman is a slippery customer.
Jackman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
PitBull wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.
Jackman controlling PitBull's posture.
PitBull is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for PitBull!
PitBull defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackman with shots to the head and body - PitBull looks very uncomfortable down there.
PitBull is trying to escape the mount.
Jackman with shots to the head and body - PitBull looks very uncomfortable down there.
PitBull is trying desperately to improve position.
PitBull looks gassed!
Jackman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can PitBull hang on?
Jackman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackman lands a big shot there that rocks PitBull but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman landing punches.
Jackman unloading with bombs!
Jackman looking to finish PitBull with some ground and pound. This is bad for PitBull!
Jackman is landing with some decent strikes but PitBull is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackman lands a big shot there that rocks PitBull but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
PitBull is bucking up trying to escape but Jackman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Jackman.
Jackman with a couple of short strikes.
Jackman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of PitBull's face.
A nice elbow there by Jackman.
Jackman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. PitBull looks a forlorn figure.
Jackman with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackman with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PitBull takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
PitBull is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackman has control of PitBull's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and PitBull regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Jackman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. PitBull did well to prevent Jackman getting side control.
PitBull has hold of Jackman's hands but Jackman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
PitBull has hold of Jackman's hands but Jackman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
PitBull is looking for a sweep. Jackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Jackman.
PitBull manages to get to full guard.
Jackman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of PitBull's head.
Jackman forces his way into half guard.
Jackman passes to full mount!
Will Jackman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackman lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. PitBull can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
PitBull in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jackman working PitBull over with strikes here.
Jackman landing punches.
Jackman looking to finish PitBull with some ground and pound. This is bad for PitBull!
BOOM! Jackman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
PitBull regains half guard.
PitBull is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackman lands strikes from half guard.
Jackman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackman winds up and cracks PitBull with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PitBull won't allow Jackman to pass to mount.
Jackman working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and PitBull defends it well.
Jackman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackman working the head and body with strikes.
Jackman lands strikes from half guard.
Jackman working over PitBull with some ground and pound. PitBull looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
PitBull has hold of Jackman's hands but Jackman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that PitBull can do to turn this around?
Jackman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, PitBull has managed to free his arm - good work.
PitBull makes his way to full guard. A much better position for PitBull.
Jackman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackman scoring with some ground and pound.
PitBull trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
PitBull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackman's guard.
Jackman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. PitBull manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackman chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackman preventing the sweep.
Jackman prevents PitBull from getting back to his feet.
Jackman is pushing down on PitBull's leg trying to pass to half guard. PitBull is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. PitBull doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackman.
Jackman slips a nice elbow through PitBull's hands, connecting with PitBull's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jackman.
PitBull is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks PitBull with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
PitBull regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! PitBull is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! PitBull has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackman looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackman, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackman has his foot on PitBull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. PitBull works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Jackman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
PitBull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
PitBull misses with a takedown
and Jackman counters with a single leg into guard. PitBull didn't expect that.
Jackman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackman scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
PitBull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackman manages to get himself to full guard.
PitBull wants to pass the guard but Jackman is keeping the position.
Jackman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in PitBull's guard.
PitBull working a defensive guard here.
Jackman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman works over PitBull with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackman distracts PitBull with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
PitBull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackman postures up and lands a big shot to PitBull's brow.
Jackman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
PitBull throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackman landing with the ground and pound.
Jackman connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackman connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackman is pushing down on PitBull's leg trying to pass to half guard. PitBull is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
PitBull wants to improve his position but Jackman is controlling well.
Jackman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but PitBull sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PitBull is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
PitBull working to try and regain half guard.
Jackman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackman landing shots from mount.
Jackman lands a heavy elbow.
Jackman working PitBull over with strikes here.
Jackman with a couple of short strikes.
Jackman goes for an armbar but PitBull turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from PitBull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PitBull stopping the sweep attempt from Jackman.
PitBull advances to half guard.
PitBull is thwarting Jackman's attempts to control the position.
PitBull is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackman!
Jackman gets back to half guard.
Jackman wants to control but PitBull is keeping busy.
Jackman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of PitBull's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take PitBull's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
PitBull is taking damage to the body and head.
Jackman scores with punches to the body.
PitBull breaks Jackman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
PitBull advances to half guard.
PitBull is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackman tries to get to full guard but PitBull has control of the leg.
Jackman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but PitBull pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackman is looking for a sweep. PitBull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
NS PitBull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Jackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackman tries to get out of the position.
PitBull is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Jackman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Jackman!
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hype
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