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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Pyke (ranked 427 p4p, 59 weight class) and Brian Jacks (ranked 1236 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magnus Pyke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Jacks!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pyke takes a swing at Jacks's ribcage but misses.
Pyke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jacks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pyke tries to land a body kick
and Jacks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacks ducks under a wild hook from Pyke.
Jacks ducks under a wild hook from Pyke.
Jacks takes a swing at Pyke's ribcage but misses.
As Jacks backs away, Pyke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Jacks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jacks avoids the head kick by Pyke.
Jacks misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke lands a jab to the head.
Pyke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacks throws out the jab.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jacks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pyke is not content to let Jacks control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyke gets back to half guard.
Jacks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pyke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacks.
Jacks is just content to waste time from the top position. Pyke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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.
Jacks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pyke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pyke has escaped and now he's on top!
Pyke is pushing down on Jacks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jacks is fighting to maintain full guard but Pyke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jacks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pyke pulls his head out easily.
Pyke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pyke trying to control from half guard but Jacks is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyke controlling the pace.
Jacks wants to control but Pyke is keeping busy.
Pyke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pyke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jacks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pyke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacks has his foot on Pyke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pyke works his way back into a safe position though.
Pyke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Jacks keeps moving.
Pyke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pyke trying to control but Jacks is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pyke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Pyke will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pyke throws a body kick that misses.
Jacks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, jab by Pyke - just one landing.
Jacks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pyke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnus Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pyke misses with a looping right.
Jacks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pyke misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jacks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pyke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Jacks - just one landing.
Pyke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacks's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pyke.
Pyke throws a head kick that Jacks semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Jacks misses its intended target.
Pyke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacks can do to turn this around?
Pyke throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Jacks counter with a right hand.
Pyke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pyke lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacks throws a jab when Pyke was well out of range.
Pyke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Jacks misses its intended target.
Pyke scores with a head kick. Jacks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pyke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donk. Pyke catches Jacks right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pyke misses with a head kick.
Pyke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Pyke looks to land a left hand but Jacks moved out of range nicely.
Jacks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magnus Pyke is winning the standup battle so far.
Pyke ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.
Pyke throws out a powerful jab.
Pyke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pyke scrambles back to his feet.
Jacks moves out of range of the strikes.
Pyke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacks lands a glancing blow to the side of Pyke's head.
Pyke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacks walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Jacks.
Jacks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pyke lands a head shot.
Pyke connects with an inside leg kick.
Magnus Pyke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyke tries to score with a low kick but Jacks moves his leg out of the way.
Jacks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacks throws a poor cross that misses
and Pyke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacks thinking.
Jacks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pyke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pyke throws a body punch but Jacks moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Pyke.
Jacks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pyke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pyke lands a leg kick that knocks Jacks off balance momentarily.
Pyke with a jab.
Jacks misses with a looping left.
Pyke digs a good body shot into Jacks's ribs.
Jacks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pyke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pyke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Pyke jabs at Jacks's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pyke throws a body punch but Jacks moves out of range.
Pyke lands a head kick. Jacks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Pyke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jacks throws a looping overhand right but Pyke ducks down to avoid it.
Jacks throws a hook but Pyke blocks it.
Jacks misses with an uppercut
and Pyke counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick from Pyke lands but Jacks takes it in his stride.
Jacks misses with a hook. Pyke ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pyke, as that shot connected.
Jacks looks to throw the jab but Pyke is out of range.
Jacks 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks loads up on a big right hand but Pyke slips the punch.
Pyke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacks looks to land a left hand but Pyke moved out of range nicely.
Jacks checks a low kick from Pyke.
Jacks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pyke misses its intended target.
Jacks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pyke defends it well.
Pyke scores with a hook to the body. Jacks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Jacks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyke.
Jacks scores with a jab to the body.
Pyke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pyke misses with a shot to the body
and Jacks counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Pyke.
Jacks throws a looping overhand right but Pyke ducks down to avoid it.
Jacks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacks throws a poor cross that misses
and Pyke counters with an outside leg kick.
Pyke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brian Jacks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pyke.
Jacks throws out a counter right but Pyke avoids it with no problem.
Jacks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacks throws a series of punches but Pyke moves out of range.
It appears Pyke was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jacks with a poor takedown
and Pyke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacks thinking.
Jacks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pyke swings for the body but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks throws a hook to the side of Pyke's head but Pyke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pyke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pyke connects with a body shot.
Pyke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacks dives in and grabs Pyke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pyke pushes down on Jacks's head and hops out.
Pyke connects with a crisp jab.
Jacks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Pyke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pyke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacks takes a step back to recover.
Pyke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pyke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jackss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pyke lands with a good body shot.
Pyke fakes the leg kick and cracks Jacks in the body.
Pyke thumps Jacks with a low kick.
Jacks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pyke catches Jacks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pyke slips under a jab from Jacks.
Pyke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pyke scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacks in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacks throws a right hand that Pyke ducks under and follows up with a left that Pyke also avoids with ease.
Jacks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pyke punishes Jacks's body with a nice straight punch.
Pyke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnus Pyke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pyke scores with a hook to the body. Jacks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pyke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacks tries to move into range but Pyke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jacks throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Pyke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pyke, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Pyke!
Magnus Pyke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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