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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DaVeon Whindleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Big John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big John comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Breakn'sweat kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
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250 lbs
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200 cm
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DaVeon Whindleton! 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, Janek Big John! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Big John. Whindleton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Whindleton blocking some punches.
Whindleton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Big John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Big John tries to land a knee to the head but Whindleton blocks with his arms.
Whindleton pulls Big John into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Whindleton wants to sweep here but Big John controlling him for the moment. Whindleton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Big John throws a sloppy head kick and Whindleton moves out of range easily. Big John fails with a takedown attempt. Whindleton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Big John defends it nicely. A head kick misses from Big John. Big John throws a head kick that misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round. Big John closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Big John lands in his opponent's guard. Whindleton pulls Big John in close to prevent any damage. Whindleton keeping moving, preventing Big John from controlling successfully. Whindleton pulls Big John in close to prevent any damage. Whindleton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Big John is aware though and is defending well. Whindleton is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Whindleton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Big John defends it easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Whindleton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Whindleton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Big John just stands there and leans against the cage. Whindleton misses with a knee strike.
Big John tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whindleton avoids it. Whindleton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Big John is trying to break the clinch but Whindleton has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whindleton blocking some punches.
Whindleton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DaVeon Whindleton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Big John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Big John looks winded! Whindleton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Whindleton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A frustrated look appears on Whindleton's face as he tries to break the clinch. Big John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whindleton blocks it with crossed arms. Whindleton has Big John pushed against the cage. Whindleton working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Whindleton pulls guard successfully.
Big John won't allow Whindleton to sweep him here. Whindleton wants to improve his position but instead Big John has moved into half guard.
Whindleton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Whindleton is looking to control Big John's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whindleton avoid being mounted? The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Whindleton moves into full guard.
Big John passes Whindleton's left leg - he's now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DaVeon Whindleton dominated that round. That's time! Whindleton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Whindleton clinches with his opponent.
Whindleton tries to score a body lock takedown but Big John shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Whindleton tries to pull guard but Big John won't allow it.
Big John tries to circle away but Whindleton has him pinned against the cage. Whindleton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Big John up against the cage. Big John with a knee to the head.
Big John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whindleton jumps guard but Big John turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DaVeon Whindleton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Big John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whindleton moves into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Big John's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Whindleton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Big John tries to break the clinch but Whindleton is controlling the position. Big John is trying to push Whindleton away but Whindleton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Whindleton effectively controlling the action here. Big John managing to block the knees to the body from Whindleton.
Big John being controlled against the cage. Big John wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whindleton has him pressed against the cage. Big John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whindleton blocks it with crossed arms. Whindleton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Big John is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Whindleton tries to circle away but Big John has him pinned against the cage. Big John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Big John keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Big John keeps Whindleton at a distance using the push kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Big John misses with a few strikes there.
Whindleton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Big John throws a sloppy head kick and Whindleton moves out of range easily. Nice body kick from Big John. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick from Big John lands but Whindleton takes it in his stride. Big John shoots in for a takedown but Whindleton shows good takedown defense. Whindleton ducks under a wild hook from Big John. Whindleton gets a clinch. Whindleton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whindleton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whindleton goes for a takedown attempt but Big John pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Whindleton closes the distance and pushes Big John back into the cage. Big John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Big John tries to break the clinch but Whindleton is controlling the position. Whindleton has had enough of the clinch but Big John keeps him there for the moment. Whindleton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Big John avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Whindleton jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Whindleton keeping moving, preventing Big John from controlling successfully. Big John tries to stand but Whindleton is controlling from the bottom. Whindleton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big John is one step ahead there. Whindleton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Big John stuffs the takedown attempt from Whindleton. Whindleton gets slowly back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Janek Big John will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Big John throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Big John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Whindleton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Big John's waist but Big John gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whindleton off to one side. Whindleton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Big John lands a big head kick that sends Whindleton tumbling to the mat! Big John takes a step backwards and waves Whindleton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like DaVeon Whindleton has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Whindleton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Big John feints and as Whindleton raises his hands in defense, Big John changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Whindleton controlling the position. Big John stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whindleton swivels though and keeps the full guard. Whindleton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Whindleton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Big John must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DaVeon Whindleton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Whindleton has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DaVeon Whindleton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Big John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Whindleton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whindleton avoids the head kick by Big John.
Big John stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Big John wants it to stay on the feet. Big John fails with a takedown attempt. Big John throws a nice head kick!
Big John throws the kick towards the body but Whindleton avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Whindleton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Whindleton with a flurry of punches that miss. Whindleton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Big John, up you get! Whindleton sizes up Big John with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Whindleton dives in and grabs Big John's left leg, looking for a takedown. Big John pushes down on Whindleton's head and hops out. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Big John throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Whindleton. Whindleton fails with the takedown. Big John throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Whindleton. Janek Big John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A solid body kick from Big John. Big John tries to clinch but Whindleton is having none of it. Whindleton closes the distance and clinches up with Big John, looking for a takedown. Whindleton pushes Big John against the cage but Big John circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Big John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Big John scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whindleton shoots in for a takedown but Big John shows good takedown defense. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whindleton is defended easily by Big John. Whindleton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Big John explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Whindleton dives in and scores a takedown into Big John's guard. Whindleton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Big John looking for a sweep. Not yet Big John, not yet. Whindleton pushes down on Big John's leg and manages to get into half guard. Whindleton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Whindleton passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Whindleton is working for a guillotine from mount but Big John frees his head quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Whindleton blocks Big John's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Big John is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Janek Big John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Big John has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Janek Big John! During a confident post fight interview, Janek Big John thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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