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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Dee Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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253 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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187 cm
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245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Dee Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee Virus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Dee Virus persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Dee Virus does no damage.
Cyrus Dee Virus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Dee Virus shoots in.
No luck for Dee Virus with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Dee Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee Virus throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Dee Virus wants to clinch.
Dee Virus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee Virus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
It looks like Cole Jackson has been cut.
Dee Virus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dee Virus tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick from Dee Virus misses.
Dee Virus shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Dee Virus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dee Virus shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dee Virus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dee Virus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dee Virus won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson is trying to keep Dee Virus in close.
Dee Virus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson looks gassed!
Dee Virus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dee Virus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dee Virus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Dee Virus or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Dee Virus is looking to clinch.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Dee Virus looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dee Virus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dee Virus!
Dee Virus is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jackson unloads with some shots from mount but Dee Virus bucks and avoids them well.
Jackson throwing strikes but Dee Virus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Dee Virus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dee Virus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dee Virus scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Dee Virus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dee Virus throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Dee Virus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jackson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Dee Virus on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Dee Virus knows he should have avoided that one.
Cyrus Dee Virus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee Virus.
Dee Virus tries to clinch up
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dee Virus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Dee Virus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dee Virus thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Dee Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Dee Virus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Dee Virus trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson is staying active underneath Dee Virus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee Virus controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Dee Virus sits in half guard.
Dee Virus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dee Virus misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Dee Virus.
Dee Virus fails to land the takedown.
Dee Virus slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Dee Virus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Dee Virus on that attempt.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Dee Virus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Dee Virus throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cole Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cole Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dee Virus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dee Virus stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jackson to get to his feet.
Dee Virus has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dee Virus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dee Virus misses with a few strikes there.
Dee Virus gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee Virus decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dee Virus counters with a nice body kick.
Dee Virus throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Dee Virus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Dee Virus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson wants to control but Dee Virus postures up.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Dee Virus wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Dee Virus from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Dee Virus controlling him for the moment.
Dee Virus wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dee Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Dee Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee Virus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dee Virus shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Dee Virus fails to land the takedown.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dee Virus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dee Virus misses with a head kick.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dee Virus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dee Virus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Dee Virus on that attempt.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dee Virus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dee Virus off to one side.
Dee Virus tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Dee Virus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dee Virus 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Dee Virus!
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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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