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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dank McSmokerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Lose my mind By: DMX as his entrance music. The key to victory for Dank McSmokerson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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225 cm
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265 lbs
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190 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dank McSmokerson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Jackson! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McSmokerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from McSmokerson.
McSmokerson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss. McSmokerson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. McSmokerson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. McSmokerson is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea. Jackson postures up in McSmokerson's guard and throws a big left but McSmokerson blocks it. Jackson prevents McSmokerson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Jackson clinches. Jackson breaks the clinch.
McSmokerson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick. McSmokerson is breathing heavily. McSmokerson gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jackson content to stall in guard here. Jackson trying to control but McSmokerson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McSmokerson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jackson manages to pass to side control. Jackson wants to control but McSmokerson is keeping him busy. McSmokerson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Jackson trying to advance position but McSmokerson counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McSmokerson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from McSmokerson.
McSmokerson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. McSmokerson can't break the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard.
Jackson has his foot on McSmokerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSmokerson works his way back into a safe position though. Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McSmokerson has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and McSmokerson manages to pass to side control! Jackson wants to control but McSmokerson postures up. McSmokerson stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson dodges the punch combination from McSmokerson.
McSmokerson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there. McSmokerson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson throws a strike but McSmokerson avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Jackson won't allow McSmokerson to get back to his feet. Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Jackson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McSmokerson swivels and escapes. McSmokerson throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease. Jackson rushes McSmokerson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. McSmokerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
McSmokerson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. Jackson wants the takedown. McSmokerson is fighting it off but Jackson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McSmokerson's guard against the cage. Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Jackson wants to pass the guard but McSmokerson is keeping the position. Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. McSmokerson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but McSmokerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McSmokerson wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A punch combination from Jackson misses. Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McSmokerson throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
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. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson. McSmokerson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McSmokerson's guard now. Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. McSmokerson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from McSmokerson.
McSmokerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dank McSmokerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McSmokerson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McSmokerson throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease. McSmokerson fails to land with a series of punches.
McSmokerson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. McSmokerson didn't expect that. McSmokerson wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it. Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang! Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jackson controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson looking to control but McSmokerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McSmokerson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jackson goes for an armbar but McSmokerson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McSmokerson. Jackson has a closed guard, preventing McSmokerson from standing up.
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. Jackson wants to hit a switch here but McSmokerson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jackson there! McSmokerson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. McSmokerson throws a combination that misses and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick. Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson is looking to clinch. McSmokerson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson. McSmokerson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McSmokerson tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from McSmokerson.
McSmokerson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McSmokerson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though. Jackson stands up and beckons McSmokerson to his feet. Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Dre Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far. Jackson thows a huge punch but McSmokerson dodges it nicely.
McSmokerson is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well. Jackson trying to control the action but McSmokerson is working from the bottom. Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. McSmokerson is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control. Jackson misses with a head shot. McSmokerson uses the momentum to regain guard. Jackson trying to control but McSmokerson is working from the bottom. McSmokerson is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. McSmokerson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with the combination.
That's two 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. McSmokerson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Jackson wants to control from the top but McSmokerson keeps moving. Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McSmokerson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. McSmokerson keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. McSmokerson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. McSmokerson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jackson advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson trying to control the action but McSmokerson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. McSmokerson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McSmokerson! McSmokerson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Jackson controlling from mount. Jackson punching from mount but McSmokerson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson wants to control but McSmokerson has made it back to half guard. Nice work. McSmokerson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson stalling. Dank McSmokerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jackson is looking to take a break and control but McSmokerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Dre Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jackson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dre Jackson!
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energy
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hype
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