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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between jake the snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jz Imada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, jake the snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jz Imada!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the snake drives through and clinches with Imada against the cage.
Imada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
the snake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Imada prevents it.
the snake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imada.
A short left from the snake.
It looks like Jz Imada has been cut.
Imada wants a takedown.
jake the snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jz Imada.
the snake tries for a takedown but Imada manages to get underhooks.
the snake lands an elbow that stopped Imada in his tracks for a moment.
the snake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imada looks to throw the jab but the snake is out of range.
the snake throws a series of strikes that have Imada backpedaling.
the snake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Imada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Imada just misses with a punch to the body.
Imada throws a wild body kick that the snake sees coming a mile off.
the snake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
the snake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
the snake darts in and clinches Imada up against the cage.
the snake gets underhooks to prevent Imada's takedown attempt.
Imada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
the snake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
the snake breaks the clinch.
the snake gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imada is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Imada is looking to break free of the clinch but the snake has double underhooks.
the snake goes for a takedown attempt but Imada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
the snake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
the snake throws a right and a left that both miss.
the snake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Imada looking for a takedown.
the snake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
the snake lands a jab-cross combination.
the snake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Imada.
A combination from the snake does no damage.
the snake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Imada counters with a three punch combo that has the snake backing up. the snake nods at Imada to acknowledge the strikes.
Imada drops his hands momentarily and the snake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
the snake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jz Imada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imada looks gassed!
the snake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
the snake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
the snake wants to stand but Imada is controlling his posture from full guard.
the snake won't allow Imada to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from the snake.
the snake stands up from Imada's guard - the snake perhaps looking for a knockout.
the snake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
the snake forces Imada back against the cage and clinches.
Imada stops a takedown attempt from the snake.
the snake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imada.
Imada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
the snake lands with a right to the head.
the snake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Imada prevents the takedown attempt.
Imada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but the snake has him pressed against the cage.
the snake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
the snake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Imada dodges the punch combination from the snake.
Imada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Imada is looking to chop away at the snake's legs.
Imada just misses with a punch to the body.
Imada misses with an uppercut.
Imada throws a nice looking combination but the snake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Imada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but the snake circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Imada thows a body shot but no joy.
the snake misses with a few strikes there.
Imada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
the snake lands a two punch combo.
the snake lands a with a good body shot.
the snake slips under a jab.
the snake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Imada circles away quickly and effectively.
the snake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Imada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and the snake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the snake scores with a shoulder strike.
the snake is trying to drag Imada to the mat but Imada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
the snake breaks the clinch.
the snake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Imada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from the snake are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
the snake wants to stand but Imada is controlling his arm.
Imada is looking for a sweep.
the snake is trying to ground and pound but Imada uses the momentary lack of control by the snake to regain half guard.
Imada tries to roll over but the snake keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imada regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jake the snake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jz Imada's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
the snake misses with a takedown attempt - Imada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Imada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and the snake counters with a series of strikes. Imada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Imada swings for the body but the snake moves out of range.
the snake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Imada sprawls well initially but the snake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Imada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Imada wants to sweep but no luck.
Imada pushes the snake off and scrambles back to his feet.
Imada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but the snake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
the snake digs a good body shot into Imada's ribs.
the snake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
the snake breaks the clinch.
the snake throws a series of strikes that have Imada backpedaling.
A nice combination there by the snake.
Imada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the snake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Imada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from the snake - the referee stops the clock and Imada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says the snake. Imada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A right-left combo lands from the snake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the snake misses with the combination.
Imada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Imada avoids a punch combination nicely.
the snake instigates a clinch.
the snake has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Imada uses from the top position.
the snake is looking to stand up but Imada isn't so interested in that idea.
the snake has his feet on Imada's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Imada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Imada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by the snake.
the snake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Imada swivels and escapes.
Imada throws a combination that misses
and the snake counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Imada!
Imada sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imada looks like he's trying to stand up.
the snake stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
the snake misses with a jab, cross combination.
the snake misses with a series of wild punches.
the snake swinging wilding here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by the snake.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Imada manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Imada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Imada can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the snake postures up in Imada's guard and throws a big left but Imada blocks it.
Imada wants to stand up but the snake is controlling him.
the snake throwing strikes from guard but Imada blocks nicely.
the snake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Imada scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Imada looks to land a left hand but the snake moved out of range nicely.
the snake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Imada.
the snake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Imada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
the snake is looking to wear down Imada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
the snake shoots in looking for a takedown. Imada tries to sprawl out of it but the snake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Imada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jake the snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imada lands a jab.
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.
the snake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
the snake is working the combinations to good effect here.
the snake pushes Imada up against the cage in a clinch.
the snake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
the snake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Imada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but the snake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
jake the snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the snake lands a two punch combo.
Imada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but the snake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
the snake scores with a body shot.
the snake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - the snake lands in his opponent's guard.
Imada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Imada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jake the snake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jz Imada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
the snake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Imada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and the snake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by the snake.
the snake throwing strikes but missing.
Imada trying to strike off his back.
Imada wants to get back to his feet but the snake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Imada looking to hit a scissor sweep but the snake is one step ahead there.
the snake stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice body punch from the snake.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the snake misses with a combination
letting Imada counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the snake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Imada scores with the left hand. the snake knows he should have avoided that one.
the snake dodges the punch combination from Imada.
the snake drives through with a takedown into guard.
the snake preventing the sweep.
the snake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
the snake thows a big elbow that misses.
Imada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. the snake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. the snake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
the snake with a flurry of punches that miss.
the snake 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.
Imada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in the snake's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imada decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
the snake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from the snake there as he acknowledges the shot.
the snake throws a combination that misses
and the snake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Imada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
the snake closes the distance looking to clinch
and Imada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jz Imada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the snake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Imada.
the snake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
the snake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imada throws out a leg kick but the snake moves out of range and Imada only half commits.
the snake throws a right and a left that Imada avoids nicely.
the snake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Imada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imada throws a series of punches but the snake moves out of range.
Imada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but the snake moves away.
Imada throws a jab when the snake was well out of range.
the snake scores with a kick to the body.
Imada misses with a straight right.
the snake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Imada is looking to break free of the clinch but the snake has double underhooks.
Imada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but the snake has him pressed against the cage.
the snake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
the snake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
the snake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imada.
Imada misses with a series of wild punches.
the snake shoots in looking for a takedown. Imada tries to sprawl out of it but the snake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Imada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jake the snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but the snake circles away quickly and effectively.
the snake swinging wilding here.
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.
the snake shoots for a takedown but Imada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
the snake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Imada misses.
Imada throws a combination. the snake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like jake the snake has been cut.
Imada circles away from the clinch attempt.
jake the snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the snake moves into range and clinches up with Imada.
Imada tries to break the clinch but the snake is controlling the position.
the snake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
the snake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Imada circles away quickly and effectively.
Imada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
the snake drives through and clinches with Imada against the cage.
Imada lands a right hand.
the snake is trying to break free.
the snake prevents a takedown attempt there.
the snake breaks from the clinch.
the snake tries to close the distance and clinch but Imada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
jake the snake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
the snake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imada throws a hook but the snake avoids it easily.
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 jake the snake.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for the snake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jake the snake!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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