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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leopoldo Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Suckerpunch (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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193 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leopoldo Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Suckerpunch!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen throws a nice looking combination but Suckerpunch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suckerpunch has closed the distance and engaged Jensen in a clinch.
Jensen tries to break the clinch but Suckerpunch is controlling the position.
Jensen stalling in the clinch but Suckerpunch improves position.
Suckerpunch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Suckerpunch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Leopoldo Jensen has been cut.
Jensen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suckerpunch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jensen is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch tries to get to full guard but Jensen has control of the leg.
Suckerpunch is holding on to half guard well.
Suckerpunch is not content to let Jensen control the position.
Suckerpunch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch is staying active underneath Jensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suckerpunch controlling the position for now.
Jensen 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.
Jensen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Suckerpunch is trying to get back to full guard.
Jensen winds up and cracks Suckerpunch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Suckerpunch is looking to escape.
Jensen thows a huge punch but Suckerpunch dodges it nicely.
Jensen is trying to control. Suckerpunch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jensen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suckerpunch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Suckerpunch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch trying to control here.
Suckerpunch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jensen is trying to control. Suckerpunch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suckerpunch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suckerpunch tries to kick Jensen off but Jensen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jensen is looking to take a break and control but Suckerpunch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jensen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suckerpunch controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suckerpunch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jensen.
Jensen lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch drives through with a takedown into Jensen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jensen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jensen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jensen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Suckerpunch uses from the top position.
Suckerpunch trying to move into half guard but instead Jensen has managed to sweep!
Jensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jensen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jensen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suckerpunch's head.
Jensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suckerpunch seems keen to control Jensen's posture.
Jensen preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jensen working some strikes from top position.
Jensen is fighting to break Suckerpunch's control of his arms but Suckerpunch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Suckerpunch wants to get back to his feet but Jensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
Suckerpunch trying to keep a closed guard but Jensen is proving a slippery customer.
Jensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suckerpunch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jensen defends it easily.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Suckerpunch keeps moving.
Jensen lands a couple of digs.
Suckerpunch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jensen is one step ahead there.
Suckerpunch looking for a guillotine here but Jensen defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopoldo Jensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leopoldo Jensen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Suckerpunch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jensen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jensen was covering up waiting for the punch and Suckerpunch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jensen is trying to keep Suckerpunch in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch wanted to stand there but Jensen had control of the position.
Suckerpunch postures up.
Suckerpunch trying to control but Jensen is working from the bottom.
Suckerpunch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suckerpunch is in close to Jensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jensen keeping full guard, as Suckerpunch tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suckerpunch controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suckerpunch closes the distance and pushes Jensen back into the cage.
Suckerpunch avoiding damage.
Jensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suckerpunch can do to turn this around?
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suckerpunch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen tries to counter with a takedown but Suckerpunch is quick to defend against it.
Suckerpunch keeps the fight on the outside.
Suckerpunch throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Jensen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suckerpunch gets control of Jensen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Suckerpunch will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Suckerpunch keeps moving.
Suckerpunch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jensen is aware though and is defending well.
Suckerpunch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jensen is one step ahead there.
Jensen trying to control but Suckerpunch is working from the bottom.
Suckerpunch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suckerpunch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jensen stands and steps away. Suckerpunch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen gets caught napping as Suckerpunch dives in and scores a takedown. Jensen manages to retain guard.
Leopoldo Jensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suckerpunch is breathing heavily.
Jensen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Suckerpunch wants to pass the guard but Jensen is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jensen holds on and takes a little breather.
Suckerpunch is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jensen is on top in guard.
Suckerpunch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suckerpunch looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Suckerpunch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leopoldo Jensen's cut.
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!
Suckerpunch moves into range and clinches up with Jensen.
Suckerpunch manages to pull guard.
Suckerpunch is trying to keep Jensen in close.
Suckerpunch keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
Jensen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jensen continues to stall.
Suckerpunch wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch trying to control the position.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Suckerpunch keeps moving.
Jensen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen with a nice head shot there.
Suckerpunch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suckerpunch is working an open guard so Jensen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Suckerpunch tries to clinch up
so Jensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jensen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jensen trying to control but Suckerpunch is working from the bottom.
Suckerpunch looking for a sweep. Not yet Suckerpunch, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jensen controls the pace.
Jensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suckerpunch is adopting a defensive guard.
Jensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Suckerpunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suckerpunch looking for a sweep. Not yet Suckerpunch, not yet.
Suckerpunch pulls Jensen in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suckerpunch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jensen counters with a stiff right hand.
Suckerpunch forces Jensen back against the cage and clinches.
Jensen is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suckerpunch feints and as Jensen raises his hands in defense, Suckerpunch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suckerpunch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jensen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Suckerpunch controls the pace.
Suckerpunch has gone for a leg lock! Jensen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suckerpunch's guard.
Suckerpunch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jensen throws a big elbow that misses.
Jensen throws a strike but Suckerpunch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jensen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suckerpunch is controlling him.
Suckerpunch trying to control but Jensen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Suckerpunch tries to free his leg and advance position but Jensen is retaining full guard.
Jensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suckerpunch wanted to stand there but Jensen had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suckerpunch trying to control but Jensen is working from the bottom.
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 Leopoldo Jensen.
I think Jensen 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leopoldo Jensen!
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hype
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RATING
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