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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rand Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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279 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armando Conway!
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, Rand Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson darts in and clinches Conway up against the cage.
Conway manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conway circles away.
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Conway to the ground. Jackson is now in Conway's guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Conway is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom.
Conway is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Conway trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Conway feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Conway stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Conway from controlling successfully.
Conway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Conway wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Conway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conway would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conway wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson pulls Conway in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Conway is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Conway defends easily.
Conway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Conway prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Conway from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Conway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conway.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Conway avoids it easily.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Conway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conway gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Conway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Armando Conway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Conway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conway seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Conway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Conway.
Conway darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Conway into the cage.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Conway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rand Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Conway is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Conway's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Conway not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom.
Conway trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Conway keeps moving.
Jackson tries to stand but Conway is controlling from the bottom.
Conway keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conway circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Conway to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Conway struggling a bit here.
Conway is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Conway is looking to reverse the position.
Conway sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Conway slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Conway had control of the position.
Jackson won't allow Conway to sweep him here.
Conway keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Conway won't let him.
Conway keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Conway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conway continues to drive forward.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Conway wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Conway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conway somewhat.
Conway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Conway sprawls well.
Conway cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conway changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rand Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Conway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Conway sprawls well.
Jackson tries to clinch but Conway is having none of it.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conway dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway postures up.
Conway prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jackson has eaten all the pies!
Conway wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is controlling Conway's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conway is aware though and is defending well.
Conway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conway tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conway tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armando Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rand Jackson.
Conway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Conway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Conway controls the position from side control.
Conway tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Armando Conway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conway stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conway moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson wants to break free but Conway has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conway.
Conway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Conway enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Conway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Conway controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Conway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Conway trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson passes Conway's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson prevents Conway from improving his position.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Conway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Conway 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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hype
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RATING
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