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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Marchenko (ranked 4869 p4p, 24571 weight class) and Rhino Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300
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225 cm
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285
2 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Marchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Rhino Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Good leg kick by Marchenko.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson moves out of range as Marchenko strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchenko connects with the punch.
Marchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Marchenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Marchenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marchenko.
Marchenko pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marchenko lands with a right to the head.
Marchenko has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Marchenko.
Marchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marchenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marchenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marchenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from Marchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchenko just leaning against Jackson , taking a breather.
Marchenko has Jackson pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raul Marchenko.
A combination from Marchenko does no damage.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marchenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhino Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marchenko.
Marchenko lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Marchenko pushes him off.
Marchenko looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Marchenko scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marchenko lands a jab to Jackson 's midsection.
Marchenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marchenko tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marchenko to the ground. Marchenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raul Marchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhino Jackson .
Marchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Marchenko.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Marchenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Marchenko circles away.
Marchenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchenko scores with a leg kick.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Marchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marchenko continues to drive forward.
It looked like Marchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Marchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Jackson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick lands for Marchenko.
Marchenko scores with a nice head shot.
Marchenko throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Marchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marchenko pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marchenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Marchenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marchenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marchenko missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marchenko as he jumps to the side.
Marchenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jackson avoids it.
Marchenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Marchenko avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Marchenko as the two fighters clinch.
Marchenko is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Marchenko.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Marchenko won't allow it.
Marchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Marchenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Marchenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Marchenko taking a breather.
Jackson tries to circle away but Marchenko has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchenko stalling the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marchenko working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marchenko pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marchenko.
Marchenko is struggling to control the position.
Marchenko has Jackson pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Marchenko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raul Marchenko.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Marchenko.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marchenko counters with a leg kick.
Marchenko jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raul Marchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson slips a straight right by Marchenko.
Rhino Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marchenko. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marchenko throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchenko lands a jab.
Jackson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marchenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Marchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raul Marchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhino Jackson .
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marchenko.
Marchenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Marchenko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Marchenko.
Marchenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marchenko throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Marchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marchenko throws a nice head kick!
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marchenko.
Marchenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raul Marchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchenko scores with a nice head shot.
Marchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A left lands for Marchenko.
Marchenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Marchenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Marchenko misses the target.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marchenko is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Raul Marchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchenko with a nice cross.
Marchenko throws a shot to the body.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Marchenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marchenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marchenko connects with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Marchenko.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Marchenko.
A jab from Marchenko misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchenko thuds a left hand into Jackson 's body.
Marchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marchenko.
Marchenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson 's head.
Nice takedown defense from Marchenko. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Marchenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson , pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marchenko.
Marchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Marchenko.
Marchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Marchenko.
Marchenko misses with a hook.
Marchenko throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marchenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhino Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Marchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marchenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Marchenko!
Rhino Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I guess I lost again '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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