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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and United States Wrecking Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 cm
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243 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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225 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Jabbar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, United States Wrecking Machine! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wrecking Machine throws a combination. Jabbar tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wrecking Machine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Wrecking Machine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Wrecking Machine is working for a kimura here but Jabbar manages to reverse the position and he's now in Wrecking Machine's guard.
Wrecking Machine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jabbar scoring with some ground and pound. Wrecking Machine wants to get back to his feet but Jabbar is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrecking Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jabbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wrecking Machine wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. Wrecking Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jabbar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wrecking Machine throws a couple of heel strikes.
Wrecking Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jabbar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wrecking Machine, up you get! Jabbar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wrecking Machine.
Wrecking Machine lands with an uppercut that bounces Jabbar off the cage and back into rage. Wrecking Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Wrecking Machine working Jabbar over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wrecking Machine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jabbar looks a forlorn figure.
Jabbar is squirming around, avoiding Wrecking Machine's attempts to control the action. Jabbar wants to hold on but Wrecking Machine pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar regains half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wrecking Machine tries to pass to full mount but Jabbar defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jabbar is refusing to be controlled, as Wrecking Machine sits in half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Wrecking Machine wants to stand up but Jabbar has a hold of him and won't allow it. Jabbar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wrecking Machine working over Jabbar with some ground and pound. Jabbar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jabbar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wrecking Machine. Wrecking Machine is keen to just control but Jabbar is a slippery customer. Wrecking Machine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jabbar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Wrecking Machine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Jabbar tries to roll over but Wrecking Machine keeps him under control. Jabbar is breathing heavily. Jabbar won't allow Wrecking Machine to pass to mount. Wrecking Machine works his way into full mount! Jabbar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jabbar tries to get out of the position. Wrecking Machine landing strikes, looking to finish! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wrecking Machine is landing with some decent strikes but Jabbar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Wrecking Machine raining down hammerfists from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
United States Wrecking Machine dominated that round. That's time! Jabbar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A right-left combo lands from Wrecking Machine. Jabbar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Hakeem Jabbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wrecking Machine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jabbar was covering up waiting for the punch and Wrecking Machine finishes the takedown easily into guard. Wrecking Machine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jabbar's guard. Wrecking Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Wrecking Machine is working an open guard so Jabbar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wrecking Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jabbar moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wrecking Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Jabbar. Wrecking Machine shoots for a double leg takedown but Jabbar sprawls well. He's pushed Wrecking Machine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jabbar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrecking Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wrecking Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wrecking Machine lands in his opponent's guard. Wrecking Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jabbar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Wrecking Machine from controlling successfully. Wrecking Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wrecking Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jabbar with a flurry of punches that miss. Wrecking Machine wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. Jabbar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jabbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrecking Machine circles away.
Wrecking Machine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wrecking Machine keeps the fight on the outside. Jabbar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. United States Wrecking Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Excellent takedown into side control there by Wrecking Machine. Wrecking Machine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Jabbar is trying to improve his position. Wrecking Machine controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wrecking Machine working the ground and pound. Wrecking Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working. Wrecking Machine lands a nice forearm strike. Wrecking Machine working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wrecking Machine in side control lands a decent elbow. Wrecking Machine swings around for an armbar but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wrecking Machine's guard. Wrecking Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jabbar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
United States Wrecking Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Wrecking Machine finds it's way through Jabbar's defenses. Wrecking Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrecking Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrecking Machine scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Wrecking Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrecking Machine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jabbar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wrecking Machine is in Jabbar's guard. Wrecking Machine wants to stand but Jabbar has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Jabbar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Wrecking Machine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wrecking Machine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wrecking Machine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Wrecking Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wrecking Machine controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Jabbar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Wrecking Machine. Wrecking Machine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
United States Wrecking Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wrecking Machine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wrecking Machine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jabbar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Wrecking Machine trying to control but Jabbar is having none of it. Wrecking Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jabbar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Wrecking Machine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jabbar really wants to buck Wrecking Machine off and get back to his feet. Wrecking Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jabbar is looking to escape. Wrecking Machine lands a big shot there that rocks Jabbar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four 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. Wrecking Machine with good strikes from the mount here! Jabbar is squirming around, avoiding Wrecking Machine's attempts to control the action. Wrecking Machine cracks Jabbar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hakeem Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wrecking Machine trying to control but Jabbar is having none of it. Wrecking Machine avoids the attempt from Jabbar to control. Wrecking Machine prevents Jabbar from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight! United States Wrecking Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wrecking Machine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... United States Wrecking Machine!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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