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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Goliath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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185 cm
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240 lbs
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156 cm
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimbo Slice! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Goliath! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slice fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Slice does no damage. Goliath blocks a jab. Slice throws a nice looking combination but Goliath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Goliath shoots in but Slice avoids the takedown attempt easily. Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A punch combination from Slice misses. Slice throws a series of punches but Goliath avoids them all with ease. Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goliath swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Goliath fails with the takedown. Slice tries for a takedown but Goliath circles away easily and Goliath decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slice's guard. Goliath stays in close to Slice's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slice keeping moving, preventing Goliath from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Goliath advances to half guard. Goliath missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Goliath wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goliath works his foot free and advances to mount. Goliath controlling from mount. Slice tries to buck Goliath off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Goliath trying to control but he's not successful this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Despite being in the dominant position, David Goliath just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Goliath looking for a takedown here - he's got it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Goliath dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slice misses with a straight right. Goliath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goliath swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A punch combination from Slice misses. Slice tries to clinch but Goliath is having none of it. Goliath wants to land a leg kick but Slice is out of range. Goliath ducks under a wild hook from Slice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goliath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice. Slice throws the left hand but Goliath avoids the punch easily. No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goliath momentarily.
Slice swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Goliath. Goliath looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Goliath controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Goliath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now. Goliath won't allow Slice to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goliath wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving. Slice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goliath on the ground. Goliath pushes down on Slice's leg and manages to get into half guard. Slice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goliath.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goliath is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slice defends it well. Goliath perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Goliath wants to work for an arm triangle but Slice is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Slice is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Goliath is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Goliath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Slice fails with the takedown and Goliath counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Slice scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Goliath manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Slice is squirming around, avoiding Goliath's attempts to control the action. Slice defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goliath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goliath controlling from mount. Slice wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Goliath unloads with some shots from mount but Slice bucks and avoids them well.
Goliath wants to control the pace but Slice is squirming around nicely. Slice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slice tries to get out of the position. Goliath with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slice stops Goliath from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Slice is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Goliath controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Goliath unloads with some shots from mount but Slice bucks and avoids them well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Goliath sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! David Goliath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Goliath winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Goliath!
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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
16% |
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