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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Biggavel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Jim will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Biggavel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Jim!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jim takes a swing at Biggavel's ribcage but misses.
Jim throws the kick towards the body but Biggavel avoids it.
A slow jab from Jim misses its intended target.
Biggavel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim leaves Biggavel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggavel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jim misses with a low kick.
Jim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Biggavel shoots in and drives through. Jim sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Biggavel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jim moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biggavel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Jim does no damage.
Biggavel shoots in for a takedown but Jim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim throws a body kick that misses.
Jim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biggavel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim lands with a hook. Biggavel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biggavel shoots in looking for a takedown. Jim tries to sprawl out of it but Biggavel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jim.
Biggavel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biggavel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jim sprawls and moves away.
Biggavel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Biggavel avoids the head kick by Jim.
Jim misses with a head kick.
Biggavel throws a body punch but Jim moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim throws out a powerful jab.
Biggavel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggavel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Biggavel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Biggavel cracks Jim with a big elbow.
Biggavel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Biggavel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Biggavel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jim down.
Biggavel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Biggavel lands an elbow.
Biggavel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Biggavel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jim to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel landing strikes.
Jim tries to improve position but can't.
Biggavel lands a nice forearm strike.
Jim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jim is looking to regain half guard here but Biggavel keeps moving and retains side control.
Jim wants to get back to his feet.
Biggavel working the ground and pound.
Biggavel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jim is not content to let Biggavel control the position.
Biggavel scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Biggavel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Biggavel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Biggavel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biggavel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biggavel is chipping away with strikes.
Biggavel is chipping away with strikes.
Biggavel cracks Jim with a big right hand but Jim just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jim on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Biggavel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jim some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggavel trying to control the action but Jim is working from the bottom.
Jim is looking for a sweep.
Biggavel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jim keeps working.
Jim takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Biggavel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Biggavel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biggavel somewhat.
Biggavel blocks a head kick by Jim.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jim. Biggavel shrugs it off though.
Jim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biggavel fails with the takedown.
Biggavel avoids the head kick by Jim.
Jim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biggavel is out of range.
Biggavel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jim as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Biggavel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Jim.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biggavel is defended easily by Jim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jim.
Biggavel clinches.
Jim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggavel.
Jim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Biggavel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jim throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggavel.
Biggavel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Biggavel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jim is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Biggavel moves out of range of the body kick.
Biggavel shoots in for a double leg but Jim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Biggavel fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jim is fending him off so far but Biggavel persists. Nope, Jim circles away and we're back to standing.
Jim moves into range and clinches up with Biggavel.
Jim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Biggavel tries to score a body lock takedown but Jim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jim is trying to stall.
Jim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jim stops a takedown attempt from Biggavel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biggavel is trying to drag Jim to the mat but Jim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jim with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggavel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jim is trying to keep an underhook but Biggavel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jim wants to get back to his feet.
Jim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Biggavel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel controlling the action here.
Biggavel throwing shots but Jim is blocking nicely.
Biggavel drops an elbow to the side of Jim's head.
Biggavel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biggavel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Max Biggavel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jim is looking to improve his position.
Jim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Biggavel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biggavel connects with a nice short shot to Jim's temple.
Jim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biggavel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jim looks like he's trying to stand up.
Biggavel thows a huge punch but Jim dodges it nicely.
Biggavel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jim defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biggavel connects with a nice short shot to Jim's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggavel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biggavel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Jim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Biggavel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Biggavel.
Biggavel shoots in looking for a takedown. Jim tries to sprawl out of it but Biggavel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jim tries to clinch up.
Biggavel blocks a head kick by Jim.
Frank Jim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biggavel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biggavel somewhat.
Max Biggavel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Jim as Biggavel shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Biggavel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggavel looks for a takedown but Jim sprawls well.
Jim throws a head kick but Biggavel moves out of range.
Biggavel defending well as Jim loads up on a big left hand.
Biggavel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim gets caught napping as Biggavel dives in and scores a takedown. Jim manages to retain guard.
Biggavel prevents Jim from getting back to his feet.
Biggavel stopping the sweep attempt from Jim.
Biggavel connects with a couple of short punches.
Biggavel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biggavel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Biggavel lands in his opponent's guard.
Biggavel lands a couple of elbows.
Biggavel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Biggavel is controlling him.
Biggavel landing with the ground and pound.
Biggavel landing some decent shots from guard.
Biggavel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biggavel wants to control from the top but Jim keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jim has momentary wrist control but Biggavel slips an elbow through the middle.
Biggavel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Biggavel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biggavel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biggavel is in close to Jim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biggavel trying to control but Jim is working from the bottom.
Biggavel with a nice head shot there.
Biggavel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel connects with a couple of short punches.
Biggavel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jim wants to get back to his feet but Biggavel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biggavel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jim is fending him off so far but Biggavel persists. Nope, Jim circles away and we're back to standing.
Biggavel darts in looking for a takedown but Jim gets double underhooks and turns Biggavel into the cage.
Biggavel blocks a head kick by Jim.
Biggavel tries to counter with a takedown but Jim is quick to defend against it.
Biggavel rushes Jim and presses him up against the cage.
Biggavel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jim up against the cage.
Biggavel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Biggavel manages to end up in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggavel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Biggavel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Biggavel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Biggavel 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Biggavel!
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RATING
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