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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giant Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giant Monster will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giant Monster!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Monster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Giant Monster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Houston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Jordan Houston has been cut.
Houston stuffs the takedown attempt from Monster. Monster gets slowly back to his feet.
Monster looks for a takedown but Houston sprawls well.
Jordan Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant Monster.
Monster tries to clinch but Houston moves away
and Houston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monster thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monster just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monster doesn't seem bothered though.
Monster checks a low kick from Houston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston scores with the left hand. Monster knows he should have avoided that one.
Monster wants to clinch but Houston slips to the side
and Houston counters with a stiff right hand.
Houston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Houston circles away.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monster shoots in for a takedown but Houston shows good takedown defense.
Monster looks winded!
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Monster throws a shot to the body.
Monster wants to clinch up but Houston keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Monster or perhaps it was just good defense by Houston which made him look bad.
Monster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monster.
Monster looks for the body kick but Houston saw that one coming.
Houston connects with a looping right hand.
Monster throws a series of strikes that have Houston backpedaling.
Houston takes one to the chin there.
Monster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monster circles away quickly and effectively.
Monster looks to land a combination. Houston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Houston sprawls well. Houston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monster gets slowly back to his feet.
Houston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Monster.
Houston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Houston stuffs the takedown attempt from Monster. Monster gets slowly back to his feet.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monster moves away.
Houston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Houston wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston misses with a double jab.
Monster is looking to clinch.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch but Houston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houston leaves Monster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Houston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Houston is looking to wear down Monster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston misses the body punch
and Monster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Houston thinking.
Monster shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monster wants to land a leg kick but Houston is out of range.
Monster fails with a takedown attempt.
Monster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giant Monster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan Houston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Monster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Monster looks for a takedown but Houston sprawls well.
Monster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Houston avoids it really well and circles away.
Jordan Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant Monster.
Monster shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monster shoots for a double leg takedown but Houston sprawls well. He's pushed Monster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Houston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monster.
Houston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monster is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston throws a big shot that misses.
Monster closes the distance and clinches up with Houston, looking for a takedown. Monster pushes Houston against the cage but Houston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Monster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monster moves out of range of the body kick.
Monster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monster slips a straight right by Houston.
Giant Monster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monster ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monster moves away.
Houston takes a swing at Monster's ribcage but misses.
Monster shoots in for a takedown but Houston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Houston throws an off balance right hand
and Monster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Monster is just out of range.
Monster shoots in for a takedown but Houston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monster is looking to clinch.
Houston throws a body punch but Monster moves out of range.
Houston misses the body punch
letting Monster counter with a right hand.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Monster has a takedown stuffed.
Houston stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Monster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Houston. Houston obviously looking to wear him down.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monster looks to land a body kick but Houston moved away.
Houston throws a body punch but Monster moves out of range.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Houston misses with a looping right.
Houston throws a hook but Monster blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Houston.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monster.
Houston throws a body punch but Monster moves out of range.
Monster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Houston swivels and escapes.
Monster fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Monster does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Houston connects with a body shot that sends Monster's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monster is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Houston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Houston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Monster tries to clinch there but Houston circles away.
Monster shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Houston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monster somewhat.
Monster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Monster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houston swings for the body but Monster moves out of range.
Houston stuffs the takedown.
Jordan Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant Monster.
Monster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston lands a jab to Monster's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Houston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Jordan Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monster tries to clinch up but Houston circles away and keeps his distance.
Houston cracks Monster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Houston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monster doesn't seem phased though.
Monster shoots in for a double leg but Houston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Houston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Houston lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Monster is out of range.
Monster is trying desperately to land a takedown but Houston is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Monster.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monster.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston stuffs the takedown.
Monster misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Houston throws a body punch but Monster moves out of range.
Monster moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Monster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Houston thows a body shot but no joy.
Houston throws a right and a left that Monster avoids nicely.
Monster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Houston takes a swing at Monster's ribcage but misses.
Monster avoids the body shot from Houston.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
and Monster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Houston. No joy for Monster on that attempt.
Jordan Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Houston thows a body shot but no joy.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monster walks into a left hand.
Monster moves away from the strike by Houston.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Monster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Houston sprawls well. Houston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monster gets slowly back to his feet.
Monster fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston misses with a body punch
and Monster counters with a three punch combo that has Houston backing up. Houston nods at Monster to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Houston 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Houston!
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hype
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