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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emory Majors has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Jaeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaeger shoots in for a takedown but Majors shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaeger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Majors looking to score a takedown here. Jaeger is defending well but Majors drives through and ends up in Jaeger's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Majors throwing strikes from guard but Jaeger blocks nicely.
Majors looking to pass the guard.
Jaeger is trying to control the position but Majors postures up.
Majors engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Majors avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jaeger looking to control.
Majors 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Majors landing with the ground and pound.
Majors throwing strikes but missing.
Jaeger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Majors stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Majors looking to score a takedown here. Jaeger is defending well but Majors drives through and ends up in Jaeger's guard.
Jaeger controls Majors momentarily but Majors frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors gets to his feet. Jaeger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jaeger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Majors sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Jaeger throws a series of punches but Majors avoids them all with ease.
Jaeger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaeger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Majors pinned against the cage. Majors gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Jaeger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaeger gets caught napping as Majors dives in and scores a takedown. Jaeger manages to retain guard.
Majors scoring with punches to the head and body.
Majors trying to control but Jaeger is working from the bottom.
Majors decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Majors feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majors's guard.
Majors working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majors is pulling down on Jaeger's head. It's preventing any offense from Jaeger, at least for the moment.
Majors preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jaeger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Majors controls Jaeger momentarily but Jaeger frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jaeger throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Emory Majors.
Jaeger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaeger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaeger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaeger shoots in for a takedown but Majors shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Travis Jaeger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaeger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jaeger is defended easily by Majors.
Jaeger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaeger delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaeger lands a glancing blow to the side of Majors's head.
Jaeger throws a push kick but Majors slaps the foot to one side.
Jaeger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Majors dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Majors throws a nice looking combination but Jaeger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Majors throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jaeger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Majors is in Jaeger's guard.
Majors chips away with some ground and pound.
Jaeger keeping moving, preventing Majors from controlling successfully.
Jaeger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jaeger has a closed guard, preventing Majors from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jaeger is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majors wants to sweep but no luck.
Jaeger throwing strikes but missing.
Majors is controlling Jaeger's posture.
Jaeger pushing down on Majors's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors wants to control but Jaeger is keeping busy.
Majors blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaeger.
Majors looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Majors moves into full guard.
Jaeger trying to control the position from guard on top but Majors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaeger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Majors is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Majors wants to free his trapped foot but Jaeger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jaeger tries to roll over but Majors keeps him under control.
Jaeger is trying to stand up here but Majors is controlling him well.
Majors is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaeger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Majors is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaeger sees it coming and defends easily.
Jaeger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaeger.
Jaeger seems keen to control Majors's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Majors trying to control but Jaeger is working from the bottom.
Jaeger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majors gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Majors slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Emory Majors has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaeger being controlled for a moment.
Jaeger can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Jaeger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaeger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Majors off and has taken his back!
Jaeger somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Majors covers up after that shot from Jaeger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaeger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Majors has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jaeger trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Jaeger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Majors dodges the punch combination from Jaeger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Majors.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Majors.
An elbow from Majors crashes against the mat.
Jaeger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Majors's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Majors is trying to control. Jaeger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaeger is trying to get back to full guard.
Majors is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Majors content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger tries to get to full guard but Majors has control of the leg.
Jaeger is trying to maintain the position but Majors is very close to passing his half guard.
Majors lands strikes from half guard.
Majors takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jaeger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Majors is looking to advance position but Jaeger won't allow it.
Jaeger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Majors.
Majors looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Majors tries to pass to full mount but Jaeger defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors is looking to take a break and control but Jaeger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaeger has hold of Majors's hands but Majors slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Majors seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jaeger is staying active underneath Majors, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jaeger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaeger is not content to let Majors control the position.
Jaeger is trying to control but can't.
Jaeger taking some punishment here, with Majors in his half guard.
Majors lands strikes from half guard.
Jaeger wants to control but Majors is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors is working for a submission of some sort.
Jaeger actively working from the bottom here.
Majors is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaeger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Majors tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jaeger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Majors working Jaeger over with strikes.
Majors missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger is trying to get back to full guard.
Majors lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jaeger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Majors.
Jaeger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Majors tries to pass to full mount but Jaeger defends it.
Jaeger is looking for a sweep. Majors is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majors passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jaeger!
Jaeger is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors wants to control the pace but Jaeger is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emory Majors comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Majors has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emory Majors!
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