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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr.- Cant Be Touched. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 cm
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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194 cm
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266 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeMarcus Wright! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Jenkins! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenkins pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch. Jenkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Andre Jenkins has been cut. Jenkins throws a head punch that misses. Wright lands a nice elbow. Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Wright has him pressed against the cage. Wright trying to stall but Jenkins improves his position.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Wright keeps him there for the moment. Knees in the clinch landing for Wright.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wright has him pressed against the cage. Wright comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Jenkins pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wright lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Wright pushes Jenkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wright prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch. Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Wright keeps him there for the moment. Jenkins lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses. Wright lands an elbow just above Jenkins 's eye. Wright lands an elbow inside that Jenkins shrugs off. Jenkins is trying to break free. Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.
Wright landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Andre Jenkins's cut even more. Wright pushes Jenkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright. Wright lands an elbow inside that Jenkins shrugs off. Wright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Jenkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not. A knee to the head by Wright.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice elbow from Wright. Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright lands a knee to the head.
Wright tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
Wright lands an elbow that stopped Jenkins in his tracks for a moment. Jenkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wright tries to pull guard but Jenkins won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wright wants to stall.
Jenkins wants to break free but Wright has control.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head. Wright landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jenkins looks gassed! Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Wright lands an elbow just above Jenkins 's eye. Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wright has him pressed against the cage. Wright unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wright lands a nice knee to the body. Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright. Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wright.
Wright lands an elbow that stopped Jenkins in his tracks for a moment. Wright lands an elbow inside that Jenkins shrugs off. Jenkins is trying to stall.
Jenkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright. Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wright has him pressed against the cage. Wright is looking to control Jenkins's arms but Jenkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wright has his back to the cage. Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright is looking to clinch. Wright tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins drops Wright with a nice combination! Jenkins dives into Wright's guard, looking to finish!
Wright is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jenkins is looking to stand up but Wright won't let him. Oh Wright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wright seems to have got his legs back now. Jenkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Jenkins gets to his feet. Wright looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it. Jenkins jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Wright looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Wright decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jenkins, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenkins throws a big shot that misses. Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Wright lands a knee to the body.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely. Wright moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Wright fails in his attempt to clinch. Wright wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance. Jenkins throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily. Wright tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Andre Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wright throws a nice outside leg kick. Wright scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Wright forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches. Jenkins controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Jenkins. Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head. Jenkins works on Wright's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Wright has double underhooks. Jenkins lands with a light punch inside. Wright comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A hook to the body from Jenkins.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jenkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A right hand to the body from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jenkins's face.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wright has him pressed against the cage. Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Wright is controlling the position. Wright lands a knee to the head.
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot. Good shot there by Wright.
The cut above Andre Jenkins's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Jenkins misses with a right hand and Wright moves into the clinch. Wright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jenkins is keeping busy. Wright comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wright stalls. Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Wright is controlling the position. Wright scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Wright.
Wright lands a nice elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Jenkins will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Andre Jenkins's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jenkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright moves into the clinch. Wright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jenkins's face.
DeMarcus Wright has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wright keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Wright jumps guard.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wright trying to control the position.
Wright looking for a guillotine here but Jenkins defends easily.
Wright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wright working a defensive guard here.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wright is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Wright drags the fight down to the ground.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wright here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Wright is trying to control the position but Jenkins postures up. Jenkins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wright has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jenkins is looking to defend but Wright has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jenkins! Wright pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jenkins taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). DeMarcus Wright!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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