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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabr Aldossary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Pickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldossary kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - Wherever I May Roam (S&M version). Pickens is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fresh Amiz-Bow Wow. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 cm
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220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jabr Aldossary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Pickens!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldossary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldossary drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pickens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pickens trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldossary passes Pickens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aldossary not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aldossary trying to advance position but Pickens counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickens has momentary wrist control but Aldossary slips an elbow through the middle.
Pickens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aldossary is stalling in the full guard.
Pickens working a defensive guard here.
Aldossary wants to control from the top but Pickens keeps moving.
Pickens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pickens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldossary is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aldossary scores with a takedown into Pickens's guard.
Pickens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pickens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickens keeping moving, preventing Aldossary from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pickens is on top in guard.
Pickens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pickens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aldossary is on top in guard.
Aldossary sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pickens keeping full guard, as Aldossary tries to pass.
Pickens wants to sweep here but Aldossary controlling him for the moment.
Aldossary wants to control from the top but Pickens keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pickens has an active guard here but Aldossary has managed to pass into half guard.
Aldossary wants to free his trapped foot but Pickens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabr Aldossary dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aldossary tries to clinch up.
Aldossary is looking to clinch.
Pickens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aldossary wants to control from the top but Pickens keeps moving.
Pickens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pickens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aldossary kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pickens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldossary missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pickens looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aldossary passes into half guard.
Aldossary sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pickens defending well though.
Aldossary wants to take a breather but Pickens is having none of it.
Pickens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldossary is working for a submission of some sort.
Aldossary sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pickens defending well though.
Aldossary is just content to waste time from the top position. Pickens takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aldossary engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pickens controls Aldossary momentarily but Aldossary frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickens looking for a guillotine here but Aldossary defends easily.
Pickens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aldossary tries to free his leg and advance position but Pickens is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aldossary accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aldossary trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aldossary looking to sit in guard and control but Pickens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pickens lands a couple of digs.
Pickens trying to control but Aldossary is working from the bottom.
Aldossary is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pickens is controlling him.
Pickens trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldossary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabr Aldossary dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pickens throws an off balance right hand
and Aldossary counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aldossary pushes down on Pickens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pickens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aldossary.
Aldossary missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pickens is looking to improve his position.
Aldossary is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pickens wants to control but Aldossary is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickens tries to roll over but Aldossary keeps him under control.
Aldossary is looking to stall here but Pickens recovers full guard.
Aldossary wants to pass the guard but Pickens is keeping the position.
Aldossary wants to control from the top but Pickens keeps moving.
Cody Pickens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Aldossary is really struggling to control Pickens but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jabr Aldossary just wasn't active enough.
Aldossary throws a body kick the misses
enabling Pickens to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldossary has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aldossary there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Pickens.
Pickens misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldossary counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pickens won't be happy with that.
Pickens gets back to half guard.
Pickens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aldossary connects with a nice short shot to Pickens's temple.
Aldossary trying to mount his opponent but Pickens defends it.
Aldossary sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pickens defending well though.
Aldossary slows the pace down in half guard.
Aldossary wants to work for an arm triangle but Pickens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Pickens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aldossary's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aldossary's back!
Pickens patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jabr Aldossary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aldossary trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pickens scores with punches to the body.
Aldossary manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Pickens is now in side control.
Jabr Aldossary is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An elbow from Pickens crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Pickens.
Aldossary manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pickens's best efforts.
Pickens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabr Aldossary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldossary, 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... Jabr Aldossary!
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hype
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