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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Baxter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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195 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jukebox Timebmb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Baxter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Timebmb is defended easily by Baxter.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baxter sprawls well. Baxter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timebmb gets slowly back to his feet.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown but Baxter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukebox Timebmb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timebmb moves into the clinch.
Baxter is looking to control Timebmb's arms but Timebmb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baxter has his back to the cage.
Timebmb tries to pull guard but Baxter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Timebmb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baxter after a bit of a struggle.
Timebmb prevents a body shot from Baxter.
Timebmb lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baxter is looking to control Timebmb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baxter avoid being mounted?
Baxter gets full guard.
Timebmb won't allow Baxter to sweep him here.
Baxter keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Baxter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Baxter is trying to keep Timebmb in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Baxter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baxter.
Timebmb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baxter avoids it really well and circles away.
Timebmb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timebmb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baxter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baxter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Timebmb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baxter tries to buck Timebmb off but Timebmb is having none of it.
Timebmb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxter has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Timebmb connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baxter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baxter gets back to half guard.
Baxter is trying to get back to full guard.
Timebmb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Timebmb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baxter wants to get back to full guard.
Baxter trying to control here.
Timebmb works his way into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Timebmb cracks Baxter with a big right hand but Baxter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baxter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Timebmb throws a strike aimed at the side of Baxter's head but Baxter avoids it well.
Baxter is looking to reverse the position.
Timebmb trying to control the action but Baxter is working from the bottom.
Baxter struggling a bit here.
Timebmb is chipping away with strikes.
Timebmb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Timebmb working the body and head with strikes.
Baxter tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb tries to score with some ground and pound. Baxter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Timebmb tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Timebmb wants to control but Baxter is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timebmb cracks Baxter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baxter gets back to half guard.
Timebmb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baxter trying to control but Timebmb postures up.
Baxter tries to get to full guard but Timebmb has control of the leg.
Timebmb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baxter trying to control here.
Baxter wants to improve his position but Timebmb is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
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.
Timebmb drives through with a takedown into guard.
Timebmb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baxter is trying to control the position but Timebmb postures up.
Timebmb postures up and lands a big shot to Baxter's brow.
Timebmb landing some decent shots from guard.
Baxter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Timebmb!
Timebmb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Timebmb is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Timebmb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb trying to keep a closed guard but Baxter is proving a slippery customer.
Baxter trying to control but Timebmb is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timebmb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baxter manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter looking to control.
Timebmb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Timebmb working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baxter's head.
Timebmb trying to control but Baxter is working from the bottom.
Timebmb looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timebmb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baxter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timebmb is one step ahead there.
Baxter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baxter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Timebmb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jukebox Timebmb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Timebmb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Timebmb throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Timebmb!
Baxter looking to control but Timebmb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Timebmb tries to lock up and control but Baxter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timebmb regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Timebmb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Timebmb fails with a takedown attempt.
Baxter scoring well with a low kick there.
Baxter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baxter jabs Timebmb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baxter throws a good cross that connects.
Baxter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Timebmb closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baxter's guard.
Baxter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baxter 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timebmb is in close to Baxter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Timebmb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Timebmb working away.
Timebmb connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baxter some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baxter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Timebmb tries to get to full guard but Baxter has control of the leg.
Timebmb trying to hold on to Baxter's head to control him but Baxter postures up.
Baxter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ryan Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Baxter.
Baxter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timebmb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timebmb trying to keep a closed guard but Baxter is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Baxter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baxter throws a shot from downtown. Timebmb moves away and avoids it.
Baxter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Timebmb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baxter on his heels. He'll look to pass Baxter's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter works his way into side control.
Timebmb is looking to regain half guard here but Baxter keeps moving and retains side control.
Baxter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timebmb keeps working.
Jukebox Timebmb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Timebmb is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timebmb keeping control of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baxter not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Baxter.
I think Timebmb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukebox Timebmb!
A victorious Jukebox Timebmb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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