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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jitsu (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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245 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Jitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jitsu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slice tries to clinch there but Jitsu circles away.
Jitsu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.
Slice instigates a clinch.
Jitsu jumps into guard, dragging Slice to the mat.
Slice trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jitsu's guard.
Jitsu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jitsu controls Slice momentarily but Slice frees himself.
Jitsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slice manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Jitsu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jitsu 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jitsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jitsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Jitsu prevents Slice from getting back to his feet.
Jitsu scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jitsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slice wants to stand and escape but Jitsu is having none of it.
Jitsu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jitsu drops back looking for a leg! Slice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slice manages to kick Jitsu off! Jitsu jumps back into Slice's guard.
Slice wants to stand up but Jitsu is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Jitsu is looking to work some ground and pound but Slice has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jitsu counters with a shoot takedown. Slice fights it but they end up in guard.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu prevents Slice from getting back to his feet.
Jitsu trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Jitsu won't allow Slice to get back to his feet.
Jitsu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jitsu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jitsu feints and then cracks Slice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slice down.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Jitsu is looking to slow Slice down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jitsu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice tries to kick Jitsu off but Jitsu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jitsu seems to be working for a kimura but Slice defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jitsu is trying to control the action in half guard but Slice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Slice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jitsu is breathing heavily.
Jitsu drops an elbow to the side of Slice's head.
Jitsu is working for a submission of some sort.
Slice is trying to stand back up but Jitsu is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jitsu trying to control from half guard but Slice is working away.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Jitsu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jitsu is looking to take a break and control but Slice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Jitsu 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries to kick Jitsu off but Jitsu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slice throws a right hand that Jitsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Jitsu also avoids with ease.
A cross from Slice lands.
Slice darts in trying to clinch
and Jitsu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Jitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slice trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jitsu forces his way into half guard.
Jitsu stalling.
Jitsu wants to free his trapped foot but Slice is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jitsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Slice moves in looking to clinch but Jitsu pushes him off.
Jitsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch but Jitsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slice moves in looking to clinch but Jitsu pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Joe Jitsu has been cut.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slice tries to bum rush Jitsu with a series of wild strikes but Jitsu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slice tries to clinch but Jitsu moves away
and Jitsu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slice won't be happy with that.
Jitsu trying to control the position but Slice is working away.
Jitsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jitsu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Slice kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Slice is trying to buck Jitsu off.
Slice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jitsu on the ground.
Slice is not content to let Jitsu control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice being controlled for a moment.
Slice is not content to let Jitsu control the position.
Jitsu tries for a kimura but Slice is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slice keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Slice wants to clinch
and Jitsu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jitsu controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jitsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slice wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice loads up on a big right hand but Jitsu slips the punch.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slice tries to clinch up but Jitsu circles away and keeps his distance.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slice.
Slice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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 Kimbo Slice.
I think Jitsu 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Jitsu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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