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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Meeoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabesandratana Randreanaivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meeoff comes to the cage accompanied by bodies. Randreanaivo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Insane Clown Posse - Another Love Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
13 - 11 - 1 |
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216 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Randreanaivo as he avoids it easily.
Randreanaivo dives in and grabs Meeoff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meeoff pushes down on Randreanaivo's head and hops out.
Meeoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Randreanaivo. Randreanaivo gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Randreanaivo does no damage.
Randreanaivo fails with the takedown.
Jack Meeoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Randreanaivo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meeoff.
Meeoff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Meeoff throws a nice looking combination but Randreanaivo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meeoff swinging wildly here.
Randreanaivo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Randreanaivo looking to score a takedown here. Meeoff is defending well but Randreanaivo drives through and ends up in Meeoff's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Meeoff keeping moving, preventing Randreanaivo from controlling successfully.
Randreanaivo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meeoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randreanaivo is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Meeoff is working from the bottom.
Meeoff is looking for a triangle but Randreanaivo pushes his legs off easily.
Randreanaivo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Meeoff's guard.
Randreanaivo lands a couple of digs.
Meeoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randreanaivo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randreanaivo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meeoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randreanaivo defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff wants to stand but Randreanaivo is controlling the position.
Meeoff keeping moving, preventing Randreanaivo from controlling successfully.
Randreanaivo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Meeoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meeoff swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeoff falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Randreanaivo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Meeoff's guard now.
Randreanaivo wants to stand but Meeoff is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo trying to control the position from guard on top but Meeoff 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.
Randreanaivo stands up and waves to Meeoff to follow him.
Randreanaivo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meeoff did well to prevent Randreanaivo getting side control.
Randreanaivo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Randreanaivo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meeoff has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Randreanaivo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meeoff defending well though.
Meeoff actively working from the bottom here.
Meeoff throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Randreanaivo throwing shots but Meeoff is blocking nicely.
Randreanaivo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meeoff!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randreanaivo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meeoff is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo dominated that round.
That's time! Meeoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meeoff defends it nicely.
Randreanaivo feints and as Meeoff raises his hands in defense, Randreanaivo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meeoff tries to strike from the bottom.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Meeoff is working from the bottom.
Randreanaivo wants to stand but Meeoff is controlling his posture from full guard.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Meeoff is working from the bottom.
Randreanaivo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Meeoff is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randreanaivo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Randreanaivo wants to control from the top but Meeoff keeps moving.
Meeoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randreanaivo defends well.
Randreanaivo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Meeoff throws a series of punches but Randreanaivo avoids them all with ease.
Meeoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Randreanaivo has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Meeoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meeoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randreanaivo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeoff lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randreanaivo has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Meeoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Meeoff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meeoff is trying to get an arm triangle but Randreanaivo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff wants to control but Randreanaivo is keeping him busy.
Meeoff is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Randreanaivo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Randreanaivo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meeoff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randreanaivo.
Meeoff wants to control but Randreanaivo is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Randreanaivo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meeoff defending well though.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo is looking to pass Meeoff's guard but actually Meeoff recovers to full guard.
Randreanaivo throwing strikes but missing.
Randreanaivo scoring with some ground and pound.
Randreanaivo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Meeoff enables Randreanaivo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meeoff manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meeoff looking for subs off his back but Randreanaivo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Randreanaivo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a takedown but Meeoff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randreanaivo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meeoff throws a series of punches but Randreanaivo avoids them all with ease.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Randreanaivo as he jumps to the side.
Randreanaivo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meeoff misses with a two punch combination.
Randreanaivo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Randreanaivo gets a takedown into half guard.
Randreanaivo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meeoff is concentrating on defense, preventing Randreanaivo from advancing position.
Randreanaivo trying to control the action but Meeoff is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meeoff sees it coming and defends easily.
Meeoff is pressing down on Randreanaivo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Randreanaivo wants to control from the top but Meeoff keeps moving.
Randreanaivo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Meeoff has locked up a guillotine! Meeoff's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Randreanaivo is holding on here and Meeoff must be using up a lot of energy. Randreanaivo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Meeoff gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Meeoff!
Jack Meeoff retains his light heavyweight title!
Jack Meeoff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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