UNLEASHED 3: JACKSON vs BELANE 06.19.17

[Mike]

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BLACK. Operatic music begins to play.

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INT. COLISEUM TUNNEL.

CLOSE ON: A gladiator helmet sits in the dirt. It is covered in blood and muck. A hand reaches down and takes it. The camera follows the helmet as it's lifted from the sand. A warrior, scarred and full of fire, places the helmet on before his face can be seen. He begins to walk forward, down a lighted tunnel, until:

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INT. SOUNDSTAGE.

CLOSE ON: Jackson, black and white, looks into the camera.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]JACKSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]My goal? Same as it always is: to dominate.[/div]

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JACKSON sinking in the rear naked choke that ended his fight with THOMPSON.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]BELANE[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]It's the same goal every night. Survive. Seriously though, if you ask my hipster jerk of a manager, he'll tell you that it's all about the win. All about the money. All about...all of his silver tongued shit. Me though? My goal is to fight until one of us ends up knocked out on the ground. Nothing more, nothing less.[/div]

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BELANE is dropping hammer fists in slow motion on an unconscious BUGS KENNEDY.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]JACKSON(O.S.)[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]I expect fancy bullshit. I expect flash and flourish and nothing else to go with that pretty face of his. You think he looks like a fighter? Nah. That guy belongs on a Calvin Klein billboard. Not in MY cage.[/div]

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INT. SOUNDSTAGE.

BELANE stares hard into the camera.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]BELANE[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]This is the biggest fight I've seen yet at UNLEASHED. I went from facing a caricature with a glass chin to facing arguably the best fighter here. Jackson's going to want to go and I expect nothing less than the fight of my life. Similarly, the fight of the night.[/div]

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Highlights from UNLEASHED 1 roll over Metallica's SPIT OUT THE BONE.

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EXT: SAINT PETERSBURG SKYLINE. NIGHT.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA (O.S.)[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]This is UNLEASHED 3! JACKSON vs. BELANE! Coming to you LIVE from Belgrade, Serbia, available around the world on Battleground Network and Amazon Prime Video. Tonight's fights are brought to by Hardwired to Self Destruct, the new album by iconic band Metallica. Available now.[/div]

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INT: CAGESIDE

CLOSE ON: John Cardona and Freddie Larsson stand with the cage behind them.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Jove Belane rocketed himself from relative nobody to the name on everyone's mind when he knocked Bugs Kennedy out in thirty one seconds. However, does he have what it takes to go toe to toe with the a veteran like Jackson?[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]We know what Jackson will bring to the table. Power. Aggression. Submission. These are the keys to his victory. How does Belane counter that? We know he has one-punch knockout power because was saw it when Bugs Kennedy ate the mat. But does he possess the chin to take one of Jax's right bombs?[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Another question when it comes to Belane is his gas tank. We've never seen him go beyond thirty seconds, let alone five rounds.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]It's no secret that Jackson at 46 years of age doesn't have the endurance he possessed earlier in his career. That's a lot of years on those bones. [/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]But he did go 14 minutes in one round against Thompson.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]He did, and ultimately he won. I just don't know how many more of these long fights the Legend has in him. I believe his best chance to win tonight against a younger Jove Belane is to come out swinging.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Also on the card is our co-main event. Former champion Lara Chambers will take on Ethan Thompson.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]A lot of eyes are on Jackson and Belane, but I am really looking forward to this fight. Chambers wants everyone in the world to know that she deserves another shot at the UNLEASHED championship before anyone else. She needs an impressive win over a hungry Ethan Thompson to make that case.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]EMT now has two losses on his record and he is looking to turn that around. What does a win here tonight do for him going forward?[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]If EMT beats Chambers, it automatically pushes him right back to the top of the rankings. If he knocks Chambers out or makes her tap out, he will have a clear path toward a title shot in the near future.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Also on the card, number fifth ranked fighter Fizz Raab will take on Ed Terryn, and Voron will go head to head with newcomer Thirteen. But first, "Miss Murder" Erica Alvarez will take on Zag Winston.[/div]


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[Mike]

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Alvarez misses a leaping knee to start and ends up on the receiving end of a hard jab as Winston walks forward. He kicks the legs. Alvarez changing levels, moving up and down. Winston in the center. He catches a leg and drives Alvarez to the cage. Alvarez quickly switches outside, but Winston pushes her away. Alvarez moving on the outside, but both seem a little hesitant to open up. Winston tries to catch a kick to the body and then they're locked into the clinch. Alvarez drives the action to the cage, but Winston spins away. Quick collar tie for Alvarez but Winston sneaks in another quick, hard strike. They're back into the clinch, but nothing comes of it. As they break, Winston scores a left hand and then kicks the leg, staggering Alvarez as she tries to dodge back. They briefly open up and trade before Alvarez moves inside and charges into the fence. Knees traded. Alvarez can't get the takedown and the round ends with them upright.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Alvarez with some surprising poise again the bigger opponent.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]We knew a decent amount about Winston before this fight because he is attached to Harvey Lowman who loves to hype his fighters, but Alvarez came in with little fanfare.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]She's sounding the trumpets herself.[/div]

Quicker pace to start, but they're back into the clinch straight off. They trade shots in close quarters, and both rack up some points. As they pull away, it's Winston moving forward first. Alvarez pops out a jab, but they're back to working in tight. They jockey for position against the cage, turning off the fence, before restarting in the center. Winston doesn't give up, coming forward again only to miss a big right. Winston kicks the leg but she shakes it off, circling on the outside only to use the same strategy. She kicks the legs and just barely slips a Winston counter. Less than a minute to go and Winston flurries at the bell. The judges score it for Winston, 10-9.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Winston seems to be hitting his pace, but neither fighter has made a dominate move to end this fight.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]They seem like they're trying to feel each other still. First fight nerves?[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]I wouldn't be surprised, John. Becoming an UNLEASHED fighter is a dream that turns into a nightmare the first time that cage door shuts and you're stuck inside.[/div]

Winston comes in faster than before, as if he's been holding back and fires an uppercut. He kicks the legs and Alvarez looks for a desperate takedown only to get stuffed. Winston with a right hand before they trade leg kicks. Winston again in the center, and he blocks another takedown. Alvarez with a few knees up the middle but they're not doing much damage before Winston pulls away. Into another clinch and this time Alvarez looks for a trip that's just not there. Winston pushes Alvarez to the fence. Alvarez latches on to the neck and falls to her back as Winston looks for a takedown. She locks the legs around him and starts peppering him with strikes, keeping him immobile before the stall forces a break. Winston seems fine once they're back up and Alvarez goes for another takedown. She shoots in, but Winston sidesteps. He throws a downward right fist that catches Miss Murder as she stands. The power spins her and she lands face up on the mat. Winston walks away and the referee signals the end of the fight.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]IT IS ALL OVER![/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Big KO there with only a minute left in the round. Zig Zag lived up to his nickname with that takedown dodge and made Alvarez pay for it.[/div]

WINSTON WINS via KNOCKOUT at 03:58 of the THIRD ROUND.
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[Mike]

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Thirteen takes the center as Voron fires in a few hard strikes like he's trying to feel her out, using his range to keep his opponent at bay. Thirteen nails a few hard hooks when they're in tight and then there's a brief stall after a clash of heads and Thirteen looking as though she took an eye poke. Her left eye looks bad. On the restart, Voron slips to the floor, and Thirteen quickly pounces and tries to take his back. Voron rolls but Thirteen turns and goes for a guillotine choke.

Voron tries his best to escape guard and alleviate pressure. He can't, but he does get his head free and now Thirteen is bleeding from that left eye! They scramble for position. Voron gets on top, and now he's looking for the guillotine. Thirteen in a bad spot, but she's battling through. Half-guard underneath for Thirteen as she tries to sneak her head back inside. Finally, Voron does have to adjust and as Thirteen rolls Voron stays tight on the neck and works in a choke from the top. Thirteen's struggling to get free, but Voron has control of the neck and looks like he wants to finish the fight early. He can't get the angle, so he lets go. He turns for a strike but Thirteen catches his arm and drags him down, peppering him with elbows and punches a bit before the bell.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Thirteen showed a ton of heart getting out of that guillotine choke.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Not only that, but she might have stole the round from the Blackbird with that impressive takedown and flurry at the end.[/div]

Voron with more kicks to open. Thirteen quickly closes distance with punches. Voron wants an arm drag but winds up giving Thirteen his back. Voron quickly corrects that mistake and crawls to his feet, but Thirteen scrambles with him and goes for the neck. Great grappling exchanges showcase Thirteen's wrestling background before Voron wraps the body and tosses Thirteen to the floor, taking top position. Thirteen moves to guard, shifts and attacks the arm. It's briefly tight, but Voron pulls free and slips around to the back, nearly catching the choke before Thirteen avoids. Voron is still on the back and Thirteen drives a few punches to the head, but she's in a bad spot.

Voron tries again for the rear-naked choke, but Thirteen keeps her chin tucked, turning but she just can't get free. Voron continues to adjust, getting the legs tight around the body, but he can't finish the choke. He's switching arms as Thirteen pleases the crowd with punches behind her head. Less than a minute, and Thirteen does stand, but Voron pushes her right back to the canvas. Round ends with Voron moving to the back.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]I'm surprised Voron is going for these chokes.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]It's not his strong suit, but he's making it work, John. It's hard to argue when he controlled the round that well.[/div]

Thirteen needs to make something happen. She comes out aggressive, but Voron's quick inside and drives her down to the canvas with a stunning punch combination. Thirteen keeps firing elbows from her back and then she scrambles for an omoplata but can't get it. She does get back to her feet and now she looks to be bleeding a bit from her right eye. Crowd cheering loudly for Thirteen, but Voron scores a slick takedown. Thirteen won't stay grounded, and as they crawl back up, she latches onto a guillotine and falls to the ground for the finish.

Voron battles through it and eventually breaks the pressure only to counter into an arm-triangle choke. He gets to the side, and it's in deep, but Thirteen absolutely refuses to tap. Thirteen stands, but Voron drives her back to the floor and they scramble for position, Thirteen looking for an armbar before getting reversed into another arm-triangle. She's against the fence and Voron can't quite torque it. There's not much time left so he just stalls until the bell.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]And it goes the distance![/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Another close round, but I think it went to Voron.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]The crowd is definitely happy with both of these fighters.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Both were active throughout and made a serious case to these judges. I wouldn't want to be the one scoring this fight. I think the second was definitely Blackbird. Thirteen probably took the first round right at the end. I think it all comes down to the third round.[/div]
 
VORON WINS via UNANIMOUS DECISION (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
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[Mike]

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Raab wastes no time in going after Terryn, looking for a right cross that is easily dodged, followed by a thrust kick that misses its mark and leaves her open for a shot to the face from Terryn. The pace seems in Terryn's favor as he's rocking Raab back, following up and getting two, three, four consecutive shots to Raab knocking her flat on her back. Terryn goes for the kill, but Raab is able to defend herself, covering up on the mount that Terryn made, blocking the majority of the shots coming in. Looking for a submission, Terryn grabs at Raab's arm, but eats an elbow for his troubles. Pulling her legs in, Raab is able to force Terryn off her with a thrust and gets to her feet. Looking to press her own advantage she goes in for that right cross again, just missing as Terryn weaves to the right and quickly brings his left foot up, catching Raab completely unaware and dropping her straight to the mat. Terryn goes for another mount but the fight is called off, knockout being awarded to Terryn.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]And it's over![/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Ed Terryn put on a clinic, ladies and gentlemen.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]And he has built on that strong debut at UNLEASHED 2 against Anton Voron.[/div]

TERRYN WINS via KNOCKOUT at 03:45 of the FIRST ROUND.
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[Mike]

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Chambers is fired up, coming out quickly with a kick to the legs and then up top. Thompson responds with the same deadly punches that have defined his Unleashed career. The pace is quick, back and forth trading of blows before they eventually settle in with Chambers returning to the leg attacks. Thompson favors the punches, forcing Chambers to switch up her striking game which ends with EMT holding down the center. Thompson moves into the clinch and gets a takedown but can't hold the position against the former champion in a scramble. Chambers comes up a little short on a high kick as Thompson spins off, deflecting. Chambers seems to be scoring better strikes but Thompson isn't afraid to trade. Chambers keeps chopping the legs, showboating a little for the benefit of the crowd. Her kicks are adding up and Thompson starts to wobble as he moves in for more strikes. Less than a minute left as Chambers turns up the heat, firing more swift kicks into Thompson's legs. The round ends with the referee seperating the fighters.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Chambers really is on target with those kicks.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]She is at a huge height and reach disadvantage. Those kicks are allowing her to control this fight.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Thompson will need to find away to get inside.[/div]

Thompson pushes forward but eats a jab. He switches stance, trying to keep Chambers from the return strikes but quickly shifts back. The left knee looks like it's in bad shape for Thompson and in an effort to hide that, he changes levels and scores a takedown. Chambers turns to her knees to escape, and Thompson happily takes the back. He moves both hooks into position. Chambers controlling the wrists in defends and then smoothly turns inside and takes top position. Thompson holds tight underneath as the official calls for a break. On the reset, Thompson immediately dives forward and clips the legs, scoring another takedown only to eat an elbow to the temple that sends him sprawling back. Chambers peppers him with punches to the body and now Thompson is trying to turn and get to his feet. He eventually turns to his knees but he's being controlled on the back by Chambers. When he tries to roll, Chambers briefly has mount and she peppers him again with some hard strikes . Thompson turns again and actually makes it to his feet at the end of the round.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Thompson needs to listen to his corner. They are screaming at him to check those kicks.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]His left knee is swollen and he has a bit of a limp it looks like.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Going for that takedown was smart, but Chambers schooled him on the ground. He had both hooks in. That should have been goodnight for Chambers.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]But she showed why she was the first UNLEASHED champion. That heart to fight till the last breath.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]And now she has a two round lead, no doubt. Thompson needs to make something happen.[/div]

Thompson shoots in quickly, but Chambers sprawls. Still, Thompson persists to take the fight to the ground, looking to avoid more damage from those leg kicks. Stalemate, so there's a quick restart. Thompson goes quickly again for the takedown, and this time he drives through the legs and scores. Thompson works again from his opponent's guard. He's heavy on top. Chambers turns to her knees, and Thompson happily takes the back. Chambers can't stay here, and after being stuck a bit, she explodes out to create some space. She tries to stand but Thompson drives her on the mat. She has her arms around his neck, trying for a guillotine as she lands on her back—Denied! One minute remains! Chambers desperately wants to get to her feet, but Thompson is staying heavy on top. She tries to hip escape...she scoots out from under Thompson! Both fighters scramble, rolling around on the mat...Thompson's left knee gives out and he goes flat on the mat. Chambers takes his back! He rolls before she can get a choke in and now the Lady of Chambers is on top in full mount! Hammer fists rain down on EMT's face! He tries to fend her off, but the bell rings and the judge has to push Chambers off him. She begins to strut around the ring with her arms raised. EMT sits up, blood running from his nose, his face full of frustration and defeat.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]AND THERE IT IS![/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]What a great fight. Even though at times it seemed one-sided, Thompson still took the former champion to the distance.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]So you think Chambers did enough to score this victory?[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Oh, no doubt. EMT might have gotten that last round, but Chambers ended this fight in dominate position, raining down blows on her opponent's face. And she completely controlled the first and second rounds.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]With the decision, here is Fred Hayes.[/div]

CHAMBERS WINS via UNANIMOUS DECISION (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
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[Mike]

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The lights dim. The sound of rushing wind comes over the speakers. On the screens around the arena, a storm is brewing above a windswept desert wasteland. A dark point appears far off in the distance, growing nearer.

A voice screams, "He's coming! The dark horse is coming!" over the sound of pounding hoof beats.

The dark horse charges across the desert, his nostrils flaring, foam dripping from his lips, a look of fierce determination in brown eyes that gleam reddish as the lightning courses across the sky. Suddenly the horse rears, letting out an enraged shriek that's drowned out by mocking laughter and Jackson's voice hurling insults before the music skips, and then the sounds of "Lies" by Evanescence filters through the speakers. Spotlights converge at the mouth of the tunnel and the unmistakable Jackson has emerged.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]One of the more imposing fighters of this or any era. The number one ranked contender for the UNLEASHED title has the strength to end any fight, no matter the opponent, with one punch. The Dark Horse. The Legend. Brad Jackson.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]What is interesting about this matchup is that he is fighting a guy in Jove Belane that has great standup, who might be willing to trade punches despite that one-punch knockout power you mentioned.[/div]

The screen crackles to life again, showing heavy static that gradually fades to grainy and over-saturated footage of Jackson utterly demolishing various opponents interspersed with him either lifting weights or screaming obscenities into a microphone. Jackson walks out slowly, methodically, his eyes locked on the cage.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]From a pure power perspective, he may be the most dangerous fighter in the game.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]The consequences of making a mistake when you're in the cage with Jackson are far more significant than they are with any other fighter. Any UNLEASHED fighter can knock you out, but Jackson can knock you out with things that graze you. Completely different situation.[/div]

He stops at cageside and removes his shoes, jeans, and shirt. He waits for the cutman to apply vaseline to his brow, cheeks, and nose. A referee then steps forward to inspect his gloves and trunks before clearing him to enter the cage. Jackson climbs the steps and walks through the door. He circles the cage as his music comes to a grinding halt, cut off with a squeal of feedback and then an eerie silence.

'Turbo Killer' by Carpenter Brut hits the PA system and drowns out the sound of the crowd. Just as quickly as it entered, it quiets down for a section of organ music before Jove Belane steps out of the tunnel. He's wearing a hooded sweatshirt and has his trainer right behind him. To his left is his representative, Harvey Lohman.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Making his way to the cage for his second professional fight. Jove Belane will look to build off his impressive knockout performance over Bugs Kennedy. A knockout that propelled him to the top of the UNLEASHED ranks.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]And Belane will be able to walk into the cage with the confidence knowing he has that ability to finish a fight. Can he do that again tonight—that's the question everyone has been asking for the last five weeks. But make no mistake, Belane has other weapons in his disposal that the viewers have yet to witness.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]No doubt he will need every weapon in his arsenal to take out Jackson.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]It is a hard challenge for only his second fight, but Belane has the confidence and the desire to see this through.[/div]

The group heads down the long corridor towards the cage. Jove ignores the attention of the fans who reach out for him. Harvey grants them a wicked and somewhat insincere smile as he goes. Finally, they make their way cageside. Belane begins to remove his street clothes.

After being cleared by the officials, Belane rushes up the stairs and into the cage, then quickly jogs around the inner circle before stopping in his corner.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]And here now with the introductions for this championship main event, the legendary Fred Hayes.[/div]

The house lights dim as the camera pans down to Showtime Hayes standing center cage under a spotlight. To the right, Jove Belane lightly bounces on feet, shaking his hands. To the left, Jackson paces back and forth, his sight locked on his opponent.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]HAYES[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Ladies and gentlemen, THIS is the MAIN EVENT. This contest is sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of Serbia. Our three judges scoring this contest at cageside are Desimir Lazic, Zivko Siljan, and Miljan Mandic, and when the action begins, our referee in charge, Adam Kovalyov.

...AND NOW...to the thousands here in attendance, and UNLEASHED fans around the world. LIVE from Belgrade, Serbia...

IT'S...
SHOWTIME![/div]

The entire arena lights up. Thousands of people are on their feet, going crazy, waving their arms and screaming. Colored lights spin and flash across their excited faces.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]HAYES[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Five rounds! Twenty minutes! For Eternal Glory! Introducing first...[/div]

Hayes whips to his left toward Jackson.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]HAYES[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]FIGHTING out of the Blue Corner!

This man is a wrestler, with a professional record of 25 wins, 11 losses, and 2 draws. Standing six feet three inches tall and weighing in at 217 lbs. Fighting out of Miami, Florida, USA...Presenting the number one ranked fighter in the world...

THE LEGEND...JACKSON![/div]

The crowd pops. Jackson stops pacing and raises a single arm into the air. His eyes never leave the other fighter.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]HAYES[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]And now introducing his opponent...

FIGHTING out of the Red Corner![/div]

Hayes walks right over to Jove Belane. Calm and collected, Belane continues to bounce on his feet, keeping the blood moving, unphased by the introduction or the crowd.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]HAYES[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]He is a mixed martial artist, with a professional record of 1 win and no losses. Standing six feet two inches tall and weighing in at 205 lbs. Fighting out of San Pedro, California, USA...

Presenting the number three ranked fighter in the world...

Jove...BELANE![/div]

Belane gets a big reaction. Referee Kovalyov signals both fighters to meet in the center. The fighters stare at one another, eye to eye. The referee instructs them to obey his commands at all times and fight clean. Jackson and Belane touch gloves and then immediately back away.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]It's electric in this arena, John.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Belane. Jackson. HERE...WE...GO![/div]



The excitement from the crowd is deafening as the two men meet in the center of the cage. Jackson feints a right then dives down for a sweeping single. Belane is ready. He sidesteps the takedown and catches Jackson with a straight right. The Legend eats the punch and stands. Belane locks Jackson in the clinch.

Both fighters use some dirty boxing, getting in quick, darting uppercuts and hooks. Belane is starting to get the better of the exchange. Jackson uses his strength advantage to push Belane back and break the clinch. But Belane is faster than the Legend—he immediately launches a flurry of hooks and body shots!

Jackson weathers the storm and locks Belane in the clinch. He pushes the American fighter backward into the cage. Jackson sends a knee up into Belane's ribs that connects. Belane winces from the pain. Jackson tries another knee, but it's blocked. He goes upstairs, throwing an elbow, but Belane ducks it, and uses the momentum to roll Jackson, trading places with him against the cage.

Belane throws two quick knees, both blocked, but then ducks down for a double leg takedown...He gets it! Jackson falls to his back with Belane in his guard. Belane is taking his time, measuring his attacks, but Jackson catches him with a few punches to the cheek. Belane puts his head down, and the next two punches glance off his forehead.

Belane twists suddenly, sending a hard elbow through Jackson's defenses, catching the Legend square on the jaw. Jackson immediately covers his face and the next elbow hits his forearms. Belane starts to transition into half-guard. Jackson uses the chance to push off the cage. He rolls out from under Belane and the two men scramble to their feet.

The crowd is on their feet as the two fighters exchange wildly. Both men are swinging. Belane slips a punch and counters with a straight right. Jackson ducks under it and throws a hard uppercut. Belane eats the punch on his way to delivering a left hook to Jackson's mouth. Both men are affected by the hits, and the space between them momentarily grows.

They eye each other. Jackson moves forward, but Belane circles right, away from the power punch. Jackson loses his patience and launches himself after his opponent. Belane throws a HARD kick to Jackson's left thigh. The crowd reacts to the snap with a collective OHHH! He throws another, this one landing outside the knee. Jackson's weight shifts and his body turns when the knee wobbles from the impact.

Belane pushes forward with a jab and a hook that knocks Jackson back on his heels. Blood begins to drip down his cheek from a small cut below his eye. Belane comes at Jackson again, but this time it's the Legend who wheels out of harm's way. Belane gives chase. Suddenly, Jackson plants his feet and throws a bomb—a sweeping right haymaker. It nearly catches Belane, as he moves just out of its path at the last millisecond.

The clapper signals ten seconds. Belane throws two quick jabs that Jackson avoids, then ducks under for a single-leg takedown. Jackson back peddles on one foot, trying to outlast the clock, but Belane jerks him off his feet. He lifts the Legend up and plows him on the cage floor in an impressive show of force.

The bell rings and the referee is quick to separate the two men. Belane is up first, walking back to his corner as Jackson gets to his feet.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]A strong round by Belane.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Jackson was in trouble at several points but kept his head in the game.[/div]



The second round begins and both men have converged. Jackson is swinging for the fences, forcing Belane to backpedal and create space. Jackson taunts Belane, motioning at him to bring it. Belane closes the distance, but he is slipping and ducking Jackson's combinations.

Belane looks for the angles as he throws a few jabs, but Jackson lands a perfectly-timed counter that makes Belane stumble. Jackson sees blood and moves in, but Belane pushes right back. Both fighters take wild shots that hit mostly air, but the energy gets the crowd going! Jackson takes a step back, then lurches forward, grabbing Belane's right leg.

Belane shows great balance. Hopping on his left leg, he drives elbows into the side of Jackson's head. The second is enough to make Jackson give up on the takedown attempt.

Belane doesn't waste time.

He throws a hard hook to the ribs that makes Jackson wince, then jumps forward with a Superman punch! BAM! It smashes the Legend's face, opening that cut on his cheek up more.

Belane throws a hook and it hits!

Jackson seems wobbled. He stumbles backward with his arms over his face. Belane gives chase, throwing targeted strikes at the Legend's guard, but they aren't getting through. Jackson moves along the cage wall, blocking the fists coming at his face, but takes a few hard blows to his ribs again. He seems to be recovering from that hook...Belane looks to finish...

Jackson pushes his opponent away, getting space to throw two quick jabs. He tries again for a takedown, but Belane jumps back to free his leg, but loses his balance. He twists around, keeping himself from dropping to the canvas, but Jackson is waiting for him. The Legend perfectly times a right bomb that cracks Belane on the nose. Belane stumbles away, avoiding the follow up hook that might have ended the night.

Belane squares up. Blood is running from a cut on the bridge of his nose, and from his nostrils. Jackson moves forward after taking a big breath. Belane cuts forward, grabbing Jackson's left ankle and tripping him to the mat.

Jackson pulls him into his closed guard and doesn't hesitate in grabbing for an arm for a Kamura. Belane is careful though, keeping his elbows in to avoid being caught. Jackson throws a few weak punches to Belane doesn't fall for it. He takes the low-power hits and tries to transition.

Half guard! Belane moves into half guard, and then immediately switches to side mount! The crowd is behind him as he drives a HARD knee right into Jackson's left rib cage, the same one he hurt earlier. Jackson jerks to try and protect the area from another knee.

Jackson puts himself in a bad position. Belane drives a sharp elbow through the Legend's guard, right across the man's brow. Large drops of blood begin spattering on the mat! It's streaming out of a big gash on the Jackson's left eyebrow. Another elbow slams against Jackson's forehead! Kovalyov is watching close!

Belane drops another elbow, but this one misses, hitting the mat. Jackson is rocking his body, and uses the movement to hip-escape, pulling Belane back into his closed guard. Blood has covered much of his face, but it doesn't stop him from throwing punches from the bottom.

Belane drops his head to Jackson's chest and covers Jackson's mouth to compromise his breathing, forcing the Legend to stay busy pulling the hands away. Several second pass and both men are using the moment to catch their breath. The crowd begins to get restless. Finally, Referee Kovalyov halts the fight and stands both fighters up.

TEN SECONDS!

Jackson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that miss. Belane comes at him fast, throw a great combination that ends the round. Jackson throws a punch after the bell that misses. The referee has to separate them. Both walk away with their hand on their hips.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Round two was much closer than the first round.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Belane might have a broken nose.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]He controlled most of the round and that elbow that cut Jackson open was vicious.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Yeah, but did you see the look in Jax's eyes when he walked away after the bell? The sleeping giant might have been awoken in those last ten seconds.[/div]



Jackson stands from his corner with vaseline packed in his two cuts. Belane has some redness on his face and the cut on his nose is packed. A small bit of blood is still running from his nostrils. Both men take heavy breaths.

The referee gives the signal and the round is underway.

Jackson runs across the cage aggressively. Belane tries to catch him moving in with a knee but the Legend slips by it and powers through a single leg takedown. Belane lands hard on his back. The crowd is behind Jackson as he rises up and begins pounding hammer fists. Belane is defending the onslaught and trying to find an opening.

Belane grabs one of Jackson's wrists and throws his legs up, looking for a triangle choke. Jackson pulls his arm free and slips out of the leg lock. He pushes Belane's legs aside and is now in side control. Belane gets two hard knees in his ribcage on his right side.

Jackson switches it up with two short elbows into his opponent's forehead that sound like dull thuds. Belane shifts around, trying to get out of harm's way. He rolls under Jackson into the sprawl position. Jackson reacts by spinning over him and ends in rear mount. He tries to get the hooks in, but Belane doesn't wait for him.

The two men scramble. Belane escapes out the back and both men stand at once. The crowd cheers them on. Both fighters are showing signs of fatigue. They're taking heavy breaths, and their movements are slower than the previous rounds. The cut on Belane's nose has opened back up and the swelling is forcing him to breath out his mouth.

The fighters move in and test each other with jabs. Belane throws a few kicks, but Jax checks them. A minute ticks away as both men remain cautious. The crowd is starting to get restless. Jackson takes a chance, throwing a quick 2-1 combo that catches Belane off guard. The American fighter circles away after the contact. Jackson follows after him.

Belane sets his feet and engages the other fighter. Both men takes swings, but it's Jax that connects! Belane stumbles back into the cage! Jackson moves in and lays it all on the line with big punch after big punch! Belane defends, blocking the worst of it.

Jackson measures his distance and throws a STIFF right hand...

Belane ducks under! He circles out of the corner, once again putting distance between the two fighters. Jackson is showing his aggravation. He again calls out his opponent, waving at him to bring it. Belane wipes at a growing mouse under his right eye and cracks a bloody smile.

Belane walks toward Jax with his hands down. The fighters exchange words until Jackson throws a lumbering overhand right that barely misses the target when Belane weaves out of its path. Belane throws a short jab that catches Jackson, but it doesn't phase the Legend.

TEN SECONDS CLAPPER.

Both men react to the clapper by throwing hard punches, each one slower than the previous, and none of them directly connecting, until Jackson goes low with a left hook against Belane's ribs. The American fighter covers his ribs and pulls away just as the bell rings and the referee moves between them.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Wow. HUGE round by the Legend. It was like a different fighter out there.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]He was much more aggressive, but it took a toll on both men.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Yeah, both guys burned a lot of gas in that round and there's still two more to go.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Jackson doesn't have the biggest tank.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]And we haven't seen Belane pushed like this.[/div]



The swelling under Belane's right eye is a dark purple and his nose is bleeding heavily. Jackson has his fists up, ready to attack.

The round behinds. Jackson tries to repeat his strategy from the last round when he shoots in for a takedown. Belane goes down! Jackson is in open guard over Belane, but the American fighter quickly closes the guard and readies to defend.

Jackson seems intent on moving to stronger position. He tries to force his escape from closed guard...Belane waits for the moment and then tries to roll! Jackson is too late to counter! He is reversed and now Belane is on top in half-guard!

Belane pushes on the Legend's leg and tries for full mount. Jax wraps his legs and pulls Belane's head down. Tight guard! Jackson measures the resilience of Belane's ribs with a couple punches from the ground. Belane fights through the hits as he works for position. He pushes Jackson's leg down and whips over top of the other fighter.

Full mount!

Belane is on top and wailing away on Jackson with lefts and rights. What an incredible flurry! The referee moves in, ready to stop it if Jax doesn't defend...

Jackson has no other choice but to roll over and give up his back. Blood is pouring out of his face on the mat as Belane, on top of them, hooks his heels in around Jax's hips. Belane throws a few shots to the side of his foe's head to soften him up. Jackson is forced to defend, giving Belane the chance to sink in a rear naked choke.

He has it! Thousands of people are on their feet, screaming, as Jackson is rolled over on his back with Belane under him. Jackson looks in trouble. His face is turning red. But the choke is around his chin, not his throat. Jackson isn't going out, but Belane is wrenching hard, expending a ton of energy to get the submission victory.

Jackson takes his time, twisting around...he slips free! Jackson is now on top of Belane in his open guard. Both men are dog tired and trying to regain their energy. Jackson keeps his head low on his opponent's chest, taking weak shots as the other man's ribs. Belane is looking around, finding his corner with his eyes.

Jackson lifts up after the referee warns them to stay active. He has left a pool of blood on Belane's chest. The Legend grabs the other fighter's neck and measures a right hand over his shoulder. Belane locks the wrist and tries for another triangle choke.

Jax scrambles out of the lock, giving Belane a chance to roll away and stand to his feet. Jackson is a bit slower to get to his. Both men lift their heavy arms.

Belane throws a hard kick at Jackson's left thigh and then circles away as Jax lurches forward with a haymaker. Belane snaps another kick at Jax's leg. This time the Legend moves away, getting out of range of those kicks. Both men circle one another.

TEN SECONDS CLAPPER.

Belane throws two sharp jabs, but Jackson perries both, then counters with a right cross that SLAMS Belane on the side of his head, sending him stumbling to the left!

He's hurt! He pushes into the wall of the cage to help him stand!

Jackson moves after him with his right hand cocked and ready! He gets within three feet of the Belane...

The bell rings! The referee jumps in, separating them. Jackson lets his frustration show as he walks away, cursing through his mouthguard. Belane is wobbly while walking to his corner.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Jove Belane's corner must be thanking the timekeeper gods right about now.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]I don't see how Belane could have survived another ten seconds. Belane was legit hurt at the end of that round.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]His trainers are talking to him in the corner. Does he have time to recover from that right cross?[/div]



Both men are battered, bloody, and tired. Jackson raises his hand. Belane, recovered from the near-KO, nods. The round begins with both fighters meeting in the middle to touch gloves.

After being dominated the first two rounds, Jackson has gained confidence after achieving great success in rounds three and four despite Belane's efficient work. Leg kick from Belane makes Jax circle right, away from his opponent's power. Belane presses forward and looks to scrap.

Belane lands two punches and slips a counter. Jackson moves back, but Belane pursues. Belane with a right and a flurry in the pocket. Jackson is slower, but he's holding his own precise bomb that cracks against Belane's jaw. Blood-covered, he is still throwing. He avoid a big knee by Jax and they clinch. The fighters move around the middle of the cage for several seconds, trading soft punches until Jackson pushes Belane away. Jax pushes forward and throws a big left hook that lands. Belane tries to answer, but Jax displays some great head movement.

The Legend tries a rare kick, straight at Belane's chest. He catches it! Belane has Jackson's ankle. The Legend is hopping on his left foot. Belane forgoes the takedown and rushes in! He scores a big right hand! Jax hits the deck! Belane is on top of him! The crowd is going crazy as Belane drops hammer fists!

Jackson rolls! They scramble...Jackson is on his feet! Belane follows and both men engage in a flurry of fists! Belane gets his second wind! Jackson is losing ground and is starting to take shots. The Legend defends and moves away from the power punches. Belane runs left to cut off the other fighter. He throws two quick punches, steps back and...

High kick to Jackson's skull! The Legend hits the ground hard! The crushing blow has left him unconscious! The referee steps in before Belane can land another shot! The bell sounds and Belane walks away with a bloody, swollen face and his hands overhead.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]IT'S ALL OVER![/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]What a fight![/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Jove Belane has knocked out Brad Jackson in the fifth round of a war![/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]I am blown away the performance of both these guys tonight.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Jove Belane once again showed his knockout ability, this time with a high kick.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]And we learned that he has the gas tank to last all five rounds.[/div]

Highlights play on the screen and the commentators break them down. In the cage, Jackson is on his feet and both men are getting cleaned up and their lacerations packed with vaseline. The referee calls both men to the center of the cage and the PPV feed cuts to them. Belane is looking up and around the arena. Jackson stares forward in disappointment. Their faces reflect the violence of their fight.

Fred Hayes stands ready with the microphone.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]HAYES[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Ladies and gentlemen, the referee Adam Kovalyov has called a stop to this contest at two minutes forty five seconds of the fifth round, declaring the winner by knockout...

JOVE...BEEEELANE![/div]

The noise is deafening in the arena when the referee raises the right hand of the victor. Harvey Lowman is seen behind him, clapping his hands and cheering for his client. Belane tips his head to the cheering crowd as Freddie Larsson approaches him with the microphone.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]This was a tough fight against a tough guy. Was there anything surprising about this fight?[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]BELANE[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Honestly? That I survived the fourth round. Have to send my regards to the time keeper. What didn't surprise me was the fight Jackson brought. He's the man.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]You just beat the number one ranked fighter in the world. Earlier tonight, Lara Chambers arguably cemented her claim to fight the champion Spiral at UNLEASHED 4. Do you think this win over Jackson should put you in the front of the line?[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]BELANE[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Where I stand in line is up to the guys behind the scenes. Not me. Let this fight speak for itself. I mean, look at my face. Let's see if Harvey can sell this mug to sponsors. Really though, thanks to the fans, the staff, and most of all to Brad Jackson.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]You have clearly established yourself as one of the top contenders for the championship. This is a huge victory. Enjoy it for now and thank you for an awesome fight.[/div]

Belane walks out of the cage with his manager and trainer. The camera follows Larsson on his way to Jackson. The Legend has his hands on his hips and still breathing heavy.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]I'm here with the Legend himself. Jax, you struggled in the first two rounds. What was going on in your mind at the start of the third round that got you back into the fight?[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]JACKSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Wanted to break that pretty face. Wanted to win.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Let's go back to the end of the fourth round. You hit Belane with a massive right that sent him reeling. Let's say there are ten more seconds on the clock after that hit. Do you knock Belane out?[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]JACKSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]Yeah, maybe. Can't really predict that, chief. Ten more seconds for him to breathe, regroup. This isn't some scripted show. It's unpredictable. Yeah, I'd have pushed for the knockout. Of course. Anyone would've.[/div]

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]LARSSON[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]I thank you, sir, for the amazing fight. Though you came up short at the end, I guarantee you everyone knows that you left everything you have in this cage tonight. I can't wait to see you back in it—THE LEGEND, Ladies and gentlemen![/div]

The crowd cheers the big man as he exits the cage. The PPV feed cuts to a shot of the fans, on their feet and showing their love for the night of great fights.

[div class="ppv-speech-headline"]CARDONA[/div]
[div class="ppv-speech"]We will be back when UNLEASHED 4 returns home to Sankt-Peterburg, Rossiya. Till then, for my partner Freddie Larsson, I am John Cardona. Goodnight![/div]

The UNLEASHED logo flashes on the screen, and then fades to black.
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