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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spinz Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dance Monkey -Sage Francis. Spinz Jackson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
8 - 19 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spinz Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Hunter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunter avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Hunter avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hunter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hunter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Spinz Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hunter swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Hunter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson has Hunter pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Jackson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunter avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spinz Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Hunter takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to stall.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hunter up against the cage.
Hunter tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunter as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Hunter dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunter's brow.
Hunter avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spinz Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Hunter in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hunter avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is stalling here.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Hunter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spinz Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hunter tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunter's defenses.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Hunter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Hunter letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye.
Hunter tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Hunter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Hunter dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Hunter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hunter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Matt Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hunter is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spinz Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spinz Jackson!
A very excited looking Spinz Jackson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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