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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter's guard.
Fighter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fighter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fighter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson stands up.
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fighter's guard.
Fighter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson postures up in Fighter's guard and throws a big left but Fighter blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson decides to stand up.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Fighter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fighter's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fighter, up you get!
Fighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fighter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Ultimate Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Fighter takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Fighter can't break the clinch.
Jackson tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fighter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fighter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fighter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!
Fighter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position but Fighter is working away.
Fighter manages to get back to half guard.
Fighter tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jackson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fighter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Fighter is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with strikes but Fighter is staying in there.
Fighter can't escape the position.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fighter has given up his back here. Will Jackson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Jackson controlling well, preventing Fighter from escaping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fighter tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Fighter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fighter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jackson has eaten all the pies!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Fighter's guard.
Fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Fighter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Jackson stalls from top position.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Fighter is defending well.
Fighter gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter with the active half guard here but Jackson passes nicely into side control.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fighter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson wants to control but Fighter is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Fighter is defending well.
Fighter is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Fighter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fighter actively working from the bottom here.
Fighter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson passes to side control.
Fighter tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fighter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jackson moves into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter is working to get back to half guard.
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 Ultimate Fighter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fighter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson working for a submission but Fighter is keeping him at bay.
Fighter can't escape the position.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Fighter is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Fighter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fighter is looking to escape.
Fighter is trying to reverse the position but instead Jackson has taken his back - oops!
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jackson has the hooks in. Fighter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson has Fighter flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jackson punches Fighter on the ear.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fighter staying busy and making it hard for Jackson to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Jackson.
Jackson controlling well, preventing Fighter from escaping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter is trying to remain composed but Jackson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Fighter wants to escape the position.
Jackson has good solid back control here.
Jackson lands a shot to the head.
Fighter turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
Jackson has his foot on Fighter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fighter works his way back into a safe position though.
Fighter 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fighter has Jackson in his guard.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Fighter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fighter.
Fighter wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter is trying to break free.
Jackson controlling from the back.
Fighter tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Fighter is doing well to defend. Jackson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Fighter is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Jackson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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