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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sabastian Mephistopheles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quittin Hackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sabastian Mephistopheles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quittin Hackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mephistopheles pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mephistopheles to score with a decent uppercut.
Mephistopheles throws a lazy right hand but Hackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mephistopheles tries to score with a low kick but Hackson moves his leg out of the way.
Mephistopheles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hackson eats them both and turns towards Mephistopheles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Quittin Hackson has been cut.
Mephistopheles leaves Hackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sabastian Mephistopheles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quittin Hackson.
Mephistopheles throws a nice looking combination but Hackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabastian Mephistopheles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackson has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hackson.
The crowd cheers as Mephistopheles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackson doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Hackson with that takedown attempt.
Mephistopheles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mephistopheles sprawls well. He's pushed Hackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mephistopheles throws a head kick but Hackson moves out of range.
Hackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hackson looks winded!
Hackson moves forwards but Mephistopheles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mephistopheles with a hook.
Hackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Mephistopheles misses with an uppercut.
Mephistopheles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hackson tries to avoid it but Mephistopheles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hackson to the ground. Hackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mephistopheles lands a jab to Hackson's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackson pushes Mephistopheles up against the cage in a clinch.
Hackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackson tries to pull guard but Mephistopheles won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackson tries to pull guard but Mephistopheles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mephistopheles tries to break the clinch but Hackson is controlling the position.
Hackson tries to pull guard but Mephistopheles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mephistopheles working hard to break the clinch.
Hackson keeps control of Mephistopheles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mephistopheles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hackson tries to pull guard but Mephistopheles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mephistopheles tries to break the clinch but Hackson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mephistopheles has had enough of the clinch but Hackson keeps him there for the moment.
Mephistopheles can't get the takedown.
Mephistopheles is looking to break free of the clinch but Hackson has double underhooks.
Mephistopheles tries to break the clinch but Hackson is controlling the position.
Hackson is trying to drag Mephistopheles to the mat but Mephistopheles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hackson has a couple of punches blocked by Mephistopheles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mephistopheles uses from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mephistopheles advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackson is looking to regain half guard here but Mephistopheles keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabastian Mephistopheles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quittin Hackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hackson tries to clinch but Mephistopheles moves out of range.
Mephistopheles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mephistopheles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mephistopheles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mephistopheles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hackson on the side of the head.
Mephistopheles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hackson is able to avoid easily.
Hackson closes the distance and clinches up with Mephistopheles, looking for a takedown. Hackson pushes Mephistopheles against the cage but Mephistopheles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mephistopheles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mephistopheles.
Hackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mephistopheles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackson throws out the jab.
Mephistopheles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hackson is defended easily by Mephistopheles.
Quittin Hackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mephistopheles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mephistopheles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mephistopheles.
Nice jab there from Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles scores with a body shot.
Sabastian Mephistopheles is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hackson closes the distance and pushes Mephistopheles back into the cage.
Hackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mephistopheles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hackson is fending him off so far but Mephistopheles persists. Nope, Hackson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sabastian Mephistopheles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mephistopheles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mephistopheles looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackson is just out of range.
Hackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mephistopheles misses.
Hackson shoots in and drives through. Mephistopheles sprawls well.
Hackson is breathing heavily.
Hackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mephistopheles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mephistopheles lands a nice hook to Hackson's body. Hackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mephistopheles stuffs the takedown.
Mephistopheles misses with a double jab.
Mephistopheles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mephistopheles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hackson circles away.
Hackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mephistopheles tries to sprawl out of it but Hackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hackson tries to avoid it but Mephistopheles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hackson to the ground. Hackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mephistopheles pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mephistopheles swats away the attempt to clinch by Hackson.
Mephistopheles lands with a hook. Hackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mephistopheles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mephistopheles shoots in but no luck this time.
Mephistopheles avoids the head kick by Hackson.
Mephistopheles cracks Hackson with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackson slips a jab from Mephistopheles.
Hackson dives in and grabs Mephistopheles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mephistopheles pushes down on Hackson's head and hops out.
Mephistopheles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mephistopheles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mephistopheles jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mephistopheles throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mephistopheles shoots in but no luck this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabastian Mephistopheles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quittin Hackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Mephistopheles blocks a head kick by Hackson.
Mephistopheles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mephistopheles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mephistopheles misses with a left hand
and Hackson counters with a nice body shot.
Hackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mephistopheles is fending him off so far but Hackson persists. Nope, Mephistopheles circles away and we're back to standing.
Mephistopheles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mephistopheles lands with a shot to the body.
Mephistopheles throws a series of punches but Hackson avoids them all with ease.
Hackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mephistopheles misses with a wild body shot.
Hackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mephistopheles as he jumps to the side.
Sabastian Mephistopheles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quittin Hackson.
Mephistopheles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mephistopheles shoots in for a takedown but Hackson shows good takedown defense.
Mephistopheles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackson tries to clinch there but Mephistopheles circles away.
Hackson stuffs the takedown.
Hackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mephistopheles shoots in for a takedown but Hackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hackson shoots in but Mephistopheles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mephistopheles's efforts to push away.
Hackson taking a breather.
Mephistopheles wants to break free but Hackson has control.
Hackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mephistopheles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mephistopheles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mephistopheles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles throws a leg kick but Hackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hackson throws a body punch but Mephistopheles moves out of range.
Hackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mephistopheles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hackson scrambles back to his feet.
Hackson throws the kick towards the body but Mephistopheles avoids it.
Hackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mephistopheles fails with a takedown attempt.
Hackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles throws a jab but it's blocked by Hackson.
Hackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mephistopheles tries to sprawl out of it but Hackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mephistopheles's waist but Mephistopheles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hackson off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles has a takedown stuffed.
Hackson rushes Mephistopheles and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mephistopheles is trying to push Hackson away but Hackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hackson is trying to pull guard but Mephistopheles has him pressed against the cage.
Mephistopheles is looking for a takedown.
Hackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mephistopheles misses with a few strikes there.
Mephistopheles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Quittin Hackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabastian Mephistopheles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabastian Mephistopheles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mephistopheles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabastian Mephistopheles!
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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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