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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawajiri has chosen Ninja as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jeff Jordan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 cm
32
205 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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205 cm
27
242 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Jordan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rambo Kawajiri! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jordan gets caught napping as Kawajiri dives in and scores a takedown. Jordan manages to retain guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Kawajiri 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jordan looking for a guillotine here but Kawajiri defends easily.
Kawajiri wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rambo Kawajiri. Kawajiri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kawajiri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jordan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kawajiri. Kawajiri is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Jordan as he works his way to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kawajiri gets to his feet. Jordan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Kawajiri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kawajiri wants it to stay on the feet. Kawajiri looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Kawajiri controls from within his opponent's guard. Kawajiri looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jordan being controlled here, momentarily. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rambo Kawajiri was stalling too much, according to the referee. Jordan looks to land a combination but Kawajiri avoids it well. Kawajiri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kawajiri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Kawajiri controls the position from side control. Jordan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Kawajiri scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kawajiri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jordan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Kawajiri trying to control the position but Jordan is working away. Jordan is looking for a sweep. Jordan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Kawajiri wants to pass the guard but Jordan is defending well. Kawajiri controlling the action here. Kawajiri is working for a submission of some sort.
Kawajiri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jordan has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jordan looking for submissions off his back. Kawajiri is working for a kimura but Jordan is defending it quite comfortably.
Kawajiri is figuring out what he wants to do next. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kawajiri is keen to just control but Jordan is a slippery customer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rambo Kawajiri dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jordan shoots in but no luck this time. Rambo Kawajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kawajiri throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jordan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kawajiri is in Jordan's guard. Kawajiri is looking to stand up but Jordan won't let him. Kawajiri advances to half guard. Jordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kawajiri is looking for a kimura but Jordan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kawajiri to get the leverage. Kawajiri working the head and body with strikes. Kawajiri is stalling here. Jordan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kawajiri seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jordan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Kawajiri is looking for a sweep. Kawajiri keeps Jordan under control for a moment. Kawajiri is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kawajiri struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kawajiri is looking to reverse the position. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Jordan tries for a kimura but Kawajiri is defending well. Jordan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Kawajiri tries to buck Jordan off but Jordan is having none of it. Jordan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jordan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Kawajiri is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jordan working away. Rambo Kawajiri has got the better of the ground game so far. Kawajiri tries to buck Jordan off but Jordan is having none of it. Kawajiri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Jordan with the ground and pound but Kawajiri regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Kawajiri pushes Jordan off looking to stand but Jordan dives back in and keeps control.
Kawajiri trying to control here.
Kawajiri tries to roll over but Jordan keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kawajiri wants to control but Jordan is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kawajiri is trying to stand back up but Jordan is controlling him
Kawajiri missing with punches from the bottom.
Kawajiri is looking to control Jordan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kawajiri avoid being mounted? Kawajiri wants to improve his position but Jordan is controlling well.
Kawajiri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Jordan stopping the sweep attempt from Kawajiri. Jordan with a flurry of punches that miss. Kawajiri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kawajiri tries to strike from the bottom.
Kawajiri controls Jordan momentarily but Jordan frees himself. Kawajiri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jordan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jordan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kawajiri looking to control.
Jordan 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. Jordan being controlled here momentarily. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kawajiri throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kawajiri has his hands on Jordan's head, controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rambo Kawajiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kawajiri thows a body shot but no joy. Jordan with a poor takedown and Kawajiri counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jordan is lucky that one didn't land flush. Jordan gets a double leg takedown into Kawajiri's guard. Jordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawajiri is keeping the position for now. Jordan wants to control from the top but Kawajiri keeps moving. Kawajiri lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jordan! Kawajiri goes for an armbar but Jordan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jordan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kawajiri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kawajiri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jordan is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kawajiri goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jordan turns into him and now he's in Kawajiri's guard.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jordan is fighting to break Kawajiri's control of his arms but Kawajiri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kawajiri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jordan's guard. Jordan is looking to sinch up a triangle. Kawajiri throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jordan's body to avoid the submission. Jordan has instead reached around Kawajiri's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jordan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jeff Jordan! Jeff Jordan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent 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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