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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hager Meister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Spinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meister comes into the arena with Amazing blaring out of the sound system. Spinx is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eye of the Tiger. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hager Meister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Spinx!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinx fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Meister is out of range.
Meister throws a shot to the body.
Meister swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spinx.
Meister blocks a head kick by Spinx.
Meister shoots for a double leg takedown but Spinx sprawls well. He's pushed Meister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spinx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meister shoots in looking for a takedown. Spinx tries to sprawl out of it but Meister keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spinx 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 Hager Meister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spinx tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Meister.
Spinx feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Meister's calf.
Spinx throws a sloppy head kick and Meister moves out of range easily.
Meister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spinx as he avoids it easily.
Spinx throws a head kick that misses.
Meister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spinx as he avoids it easily.
Meister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spinx's waist but Spinx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meister off to one side.
Meister darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spinx closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meister is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinx throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Spinx.
Spinx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinx stuffs the takedown attempt from Meister. Meister gets slowly back to his feet.
Meister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spinx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spinx walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meister checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spinx looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spinx throws a head kick that half lands.
Spinx lands with a slapping head kick.
Spinx lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Spinx.
Meister avoids the head kick by Spinx.
Spinx attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Meister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spinx misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinx lands a head kick!
Spinx misses with a leg kick.
Spinx misses with a low kick.
Spinx throws a leg kick
and Meister counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spinx won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meister is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spinx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meister thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Meister is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spinx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spinx wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spinx is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Meister is controlling him well.
Meister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spinx has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spinx sneaks out the side door and pushes Meister away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spinx throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meister shoots in but Spinx avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spinx throws a head kick but Meister moves out of range.
Hager Meister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spinx throws a head kick but Meister moves out of range.
Spinx lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spinx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meister shoots in for a double leg but Spinx sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spinx throws a head kick but Meister moves out of range.
Spinx throws a head kick but Meister moves out of range.
Spinx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meister.
Meister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spinx dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spinx connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick by Spinx misses
and Meister counters with a stiff right hand.
Meister looks to land a combination. Spinx sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meister fails to land with a series of punches.
Meister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spinx is fending him off so far but Meister persists. Nope, Spinx circles away and we're back to standing.
Meister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spinx throws a sloppy head kick and Meister moves out of range easily.
Spinx lands a head kick!
It looks like Hager Meister has been cut.
A head kick misses from Spinx.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spinx, right into the meat.
Spinx lands a head kick. Meister smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spinx throws a sloppy head kick
and Meister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Spinx. No joy for Meister on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hager Meister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spinx.
Meister tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meister blocks a head kick by Spinx.
Meister shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Meister was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meister moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spinx has worked his arm free - good work by Spinx!
Meister tries to score with some ground and pound. Spinx controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Meister thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Meister throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Spinx sneaks out the side door and pushes Meister away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Spinx lands with a kick to the temple. Meister shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meister tries for a takedown but Spinx sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spinx throws a head kick that misses.
Spinx lands a head kick. Meister smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Meister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spinx sprawls well initially but Meister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Meister seems to be working for a kimura but Spinx defends the submission attempt.
Spinx is trying to stand back up but Meister is controlling him
Meister is trying to control the action in half guard but Spinx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meister is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Spinx has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meister is working for a submission of some sort.
Meister wants to take a breather but Spinx is having none of it.
Spinx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Meister.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spinx tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spinx throws a sloppy head kick and Meister moves out of range easily.
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.
A head kick by Spinx misses
and Meister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hager Meister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spinx throws a head kick that Meister semi-blocks.
Spinx throws a sloppy head kick and Meister moves out of range easily.
Spinx takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meister blocks a head kick by Spinx.
Spinx misses with a head kick.
Spinx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spinx throws a head kick but Meister moves out of range.
Spinx scores with a leg kick.
Spinx throws a head kick that misses.
Meister fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meister avoids the head kick by Spinx.
Jack Spinx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meister fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spinx throws a head kick but Meister moves out of range.
Meister feints and as Spinx raises his hands in defense, Meister changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meister postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spinx is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Meister, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spinx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hager Meister's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Meister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spinx stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meister changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spinx tries to avoid it but Meister manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spinx to the ground. Spinx escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meister shoots in for a takedown but Spinx shows good takedown defense.
Spinx throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spinx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spinx throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spinx dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meister. That did some damage!
Spinx scores with a leg kick.
Spinx chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Spinx.
Meister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinx manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spinx lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck for Meister with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hager Meister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spinx throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meister shoots in looking for a takedown. Spinx tries to sprawl out of it but Meister keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spinx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spinx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meister closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Meister missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Meister prevents Spinx from standing back up.
Meister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spinx keeps working.
Meister stands up and beckons Spinx to join him on the feet.
Meister tries to bum rush Spinx with a series of wild strikes but Spinx uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spinx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meister fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spinx looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Meister is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meister closes the distance and clinches up with Spinx, looking for a takedown. Meister pushes Spinx against the cage but Spinx circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spinx plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spinx throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Meister trying to control but Spinx is working from the bottom.
Meister is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Spinx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hager Meister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meister passes Spinx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spinx pushes Meister off looking to stand but Meister dives back in and keeps control.
Meister looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spinx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meister shoots for a takedown but Spinx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spinx turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meister shoots in and drives through. Spinx sprawls well.
Spinx is looking to slow Meister down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Spinx.
Meister looks to land a left hand but Spinx moved out of range nicely.
Spinx throws a leg kick which misses Meister's front leg but catches the back leg as Meister tries to avoid it.
Spinx throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Meister avoids the head kick by Spinx.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meister closes the distance and clinches up with Spinx, looking for a takedown. Meister pushes Spinx against the cage but Spinx circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Meister or perhaps it was just good defense by Spinx which made him look bad.
A good leg kick by Spinx.
Spinx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meister tries to close the distance and clinch but Spinx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meister scores with a takedown into Spinx's guard.
Spinx has his feet on Meister's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Meister shoots in for a double leg but Spinx sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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 Hager Meister.
I think Spinx has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spinx!
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hype
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