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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Beckford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Planck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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187 lbs
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169 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Beckford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Planck!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Planck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beckford.
Beckford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beckford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Planck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Beckford misses the target.
Beckford misses with a body shot.
Beckford jabs Planck right on the nose. Planck blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Planck.
The fight stays on the outside here - Planck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Planck tries to work over Beckford's front leg with a kick but Beckford checks it.
Planck looks for a takedown but Beckford sprawls well.
Planck fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Planck shoots for a takedown but Beckford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jermaine Beckford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Planck.
Beckford misses the shot to the body.
Beckford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Planck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Planck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beckford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Planck throws out the jab.
Planck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckford throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Planck throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Beckford to counter with a crisp jab.
Planck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beckford ducks under a wild hook from Planck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckford thows a body shot but no joy.
Beckford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Planck misses.
Planck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jermaine Beckford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckford lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Beckford.
Beckford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Planck manages to avoid it.
Beckford lands with a nice combination. Planck backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beckford misses the shot to the body.
Beckford throws a looping overhand right but Planck ducks down to avoid it.
Planck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Planck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beckford defends it nicely.
Beckford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beckford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beckford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Planck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Planck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beckford misses with a jab to the body
and Planck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Planck sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beckford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Planck on the ground.
Beckford wants to stand and escape but Planck is having none of it.
Beckford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Planck.
Planck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Planck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Planck won't allow Beckford to sweep him here.
Planck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Planck is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Beckford dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Beckford misses.
Beckford defending well as Planck loads up on a big left hand.
Beckford scores with a hook to the body. Planck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Planck slips a straight right by Beckford.
Beckford looks to score with a jab to the body but Planck is just out of range.
Beckford stuns Planck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Planck blocks a jab.
Beckford misses with a body shot.
Beckford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Planck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Planck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beckford slips a straight right by Planck.
Planck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beckford works Planck's body with a nice hook.
Planck scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Planck throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Planck in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Planck's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Beckford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Planck controlling the position from side mount.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Planck hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Planck misses with a looping left.
Beckford swings for the body but Planck moves out of range.
Beckford misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckford misses with a wild body shot.
Jermaine Beckford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beckford misses with a straight right.
Beckford loads up on a big right hand but Planck slips the punch.
Beckford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beckford misses the shot to the body.
Beckford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beckford slips under a jab.
Beckford wants to land a leg kick but Planck is out of range.
Beckford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Planck is out of range.
Beckford is looking to wear down Planck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beckford throws a right hand that misses
and Planck counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Planck controls the position.
Planck taking a break here but Beckford is having none of it and regains half guard.
Planck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Planck wants to pass to mount but Beckford is defending the position.
Planck is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Planck is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Planck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Beckford connects with a right hand. Planck shakes it off.
Planck throws a big shot that misses.
Beckford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Planck might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Beckford lands a nice shot that snaps Planck's head back.
Beckford swings for the body but Planck moves out of range.
Planck tries to clinch but Beckford is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Planck.
Planck ducks under a wild hook from Beckford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckford throws a big shot that misses.
Jermaine Beckford is winning the standup battle so far.
Beckford throws a body punch but Planck moves out of range.
Beckford throws a hook but Planck avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Beckford coming out on top.
Beckford thuds a left hand into Planck's body.
Beckford misses with a jab to the body
and Planck moves into the clinch.
Beckford breaks from the clinch.
Planck throws a looping overhand right but Beckford ducks down to avoid it.
Beckford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beckford throws a head kick but Planck moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Planck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beckford misses with a hook.
Planck defending well as Beckford loads up on a big left hand.
Planck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beckford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beckford moves away from the strike by Planck.
Planck misses the jab.
Beckford throws a looping overhand right but Planck ducks down to avoid it.
Beckford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Planck manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Planck avoids the body shot from Beckford.
Beckford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beckford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Planck moves out of range as Beckford strikes.
Beckford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beckford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beckford tries to get out of the position.
Planck advances position into side control!
Beckford is not content to let Planck control the position.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Planck trying to control the position but Beckford is working away.
Planck tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ground and pound from Planck seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Planck throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Planck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckford keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckford is letting Planck control him for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jermaine Beckford.
I think Beckford 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jermaine Beckford!
Jermaine Beckford bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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