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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preuss Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jakson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakson has chosen Thriller as his entrance music. Preuss Belfort has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Preuss Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jakson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Preuss Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jakson.
Jakson closes the distance and clinches up with Belfort, looking for a takedown. Jakson pushes Belfort against the cage but Belfort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belfort has a takedown stuffed.
Belfort shoots in but Jakson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preuss Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakson throws a head kick that misses.
Belfort is looking to clinch.
Jakson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belfort is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jakson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jakson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belfort.
Belfort will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jakson closes the distance and clinches.
Belfort blocks the elbow strike.
Belfort can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Belfort wants to break free but Jakson has control.
Jakson is pushing Belfort up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jakson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belfort wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jakson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Jakson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belfort backs up against the cage.
It looks like Preuss Belfort has been cut.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Belfort misses with a takedown
and Jakson counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakson rushes Belfort and presses him up against the cage.
Jakson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belfort fails with the takedown
and Jakson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jakson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jakson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jakson closes the distance and clinches up with Belfort, looking for a takedown. Jakson pushes Belfort against the cage but Belfort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jakson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Belfort is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jakson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jakson clinches up with Belfort and pushes him back against the cage.
Belfort wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jakson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jakson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jakson has closed the distance and engaged Belfort in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jakson.
Jakson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jakson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Belfort blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jakson.
Jakson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Belfort srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakson looking for the choke but no joy.
Jakson is trying to stick to Belfort's back but Belfort is turning into Jakson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jakson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belfort.
Belfort tries to stand but Jakson is controlling from the bottom.
Jakson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jakson can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jakson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Belfort!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jakson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Preuss Belfort's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jakson shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Jakson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jakson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jakson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belfort.
Belfort throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jakson's waist but Jakson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belfort off to one side.
Jakson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jakson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jakson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to avoid it but Jakson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belfort to the ground. Belfort escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Preuss Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jakson.
Belfort shoots for a double leg takedown but Jakson sprawls well. He's pushed Belfort's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belfort dives in and grabs Jakson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jakson pushes down on Belfort's head and hops out.
Jakson drives through and clinches with Belfort against the cage.
Jakson breaks from the clinch.
Jakson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jakson pushes Belfort up against the cage in a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jakson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakson lands an elbow just above Belfort 's eye.
Jakson is working Belfort over against the cage.
Belfort being controlled against the cage.
Jakson manages to break the clinch.
Jakson feints and as Belfort raises his hands in defense, Jakson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belfort can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jakson controls the pace.
Belfort wants to sweep but no luck.
Belfort will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belfort avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jakson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jakson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jakson manages to pass to side control.
Jakson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Michael Jakson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jakson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Belfort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jakson defends it nicely.
Jakson shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jakson moves into the clinch.
Jakson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jakson digs a right hand underneath Belfort's ribcage. Belfort let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jakson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort gets caught napping as Jakson dives in and scores a takedown. Belfort manages to retain guard.
Jakson stands up over Belfort, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jakson pushing down on Belfort's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jakson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jakson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jakson controlling from mount.
Belfort holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jakson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jakson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakson breaks from Belfort's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Belfort?
Jakson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belfort throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jakson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Preuss Belfort's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Belfort closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jakson circles away.
Jakson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jakson.
Jakson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preuss Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort closes the distance and clinches up with Jakson, looking for a takedown. Belfort pushes Jakson against the cage but Jakson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jakson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belfort swivels and escapes.
Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jakson clinches up with Belfort and pushes him back against the cage.
Belfort is trying to force a seperation but Jakson has the dominant position.
Belfort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jakson smiles and moves away.
Jakson clinches with his opponent.
Jakson manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakson feints and as Belfort raises his hands in defense, Jakson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jakson pushing down on Belfort's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jakson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Belfort!
Jakson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jakson content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jakson controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Jakson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jakson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jakson showed some decent athleticism there.
Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jakson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belfort defends it well.
Belfort looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belfort has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jakson throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Preuss Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakson controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jakson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jakson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jakson!
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