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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hustlin. Matthews has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Shawn Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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263 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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215 cm
31
255 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matthews on his heels. He'll look to pass Matthews's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson prevents Matthews from getting back to his feet.
Jackson cracks Matthews with a solid left hand.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matthews looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matthews looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matthews!
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matthews has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Matthews looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Jackson prevents Matthews from moving into mount.
Jackson tries to escape but Matthews is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
It looks like Shawn Jackson has been cut.
Matthews with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson tries to buck Matthews off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Matthews connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That has opened up Shawn Jackson's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Matthews is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Matthews lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Matthews thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Matthews working the ground and pound effectively.
Matthews unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Matthews throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Matthews throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matthews landing strikes, looking to finish!
Matthews sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Matthews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matthews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matthews looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
The cut above Shawn Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shawn Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Matthews!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Matthews 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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mgr
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RATING
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