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Madness LOM Week 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between All American (ranked 3556 p4p, 4894 weight class) and Matija Maestro (ranked 375 p4p, 494 weight class). Maestro has chosen Shortwire - Reconfig as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, All American!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matija Maestro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from American misses.
Maestro tries to counter with a clinch but American shakes him off and moves away.
American throws the left hand but Maestro avoids the punch easily.
A big right from American misses.
American misses with a straight right.
Maestro tries to counter by closing the distance.
American throws an off balance right hand
and Maestro counters by moving into the clinch.
American is trying to break the clinch but Maestro is controlling him.
American has a couple of punches blocked by Maestro.
American wants to get back to striking at distance but Maestro won't allow it.
American tries to break the clinch but Maestro is controlling the position.
American blocking some punches.
American wants to get back to striking at distance but Maestro won't allow it.
American tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maestro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
American got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maestro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, American has managed to get both his arms back between Maestro's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maestro pushes a forearm under American's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, American is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Guess he should've laid off them M&M's for breakfast'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Damnation (ranked 4771 p4p, 4753 weight class) and Jim Reefer (ranked 480 p4p, 476 weight class). Damnation comes into the arena with St. Jimmy- Green Day blaring out of the sound system. Jim Reefer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Damnation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reefer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reefer throws a jab when Damnation was well out of range.
Reefer stuns Damnation with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reefer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Damnation looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reefer throws a looping overhand right but Damnation ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Reefer.
Damnation walks into a left hand.
Damnation with a poor takedown
and Reefer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Damnation tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Reefer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Reefer coming out on top.
Damnation moves to clinch but Reefer breaks away
and Reefer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damnation moves away.
Nice jab there from Reefer.
Jim Reefer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Reefer misses its intended target.
Damnation is looking to counter the offense by Reefer and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reefer misses the target.
Reefer misses with a hook.
Damnation moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reefer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reefer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Damnation is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Reefer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Damnation doesn't seem bothered though.
Reefer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damnation momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damnation closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reefer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reefer throws a lazy uppercut
and Damnation counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reefer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reefer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reefer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reefer gets through Damnation's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Damnation blocks an uppercut.
Reefer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Damnation swings wildly with an uppercut but Reefer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reefer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Damnation tries to pull guard but Reefer holds him up against the cage and eventually Damnation drops back down to his feet.
Damnation misses with some punches.
Reefer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reefer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Damnation ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Damnation no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Damnation is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Reefer rolls with it to try and escape but Damnation cranks on the arm and Reefer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Damnation!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Subo Takens (ranked 4920 p4p, 4919 weight class) and Delightful Panda (ranked 497 p4p, 498 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Subo Takens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Delightful Panda!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda clinches up with Takens and pushes him back against the cage.
Takens is fighting off a takedown attempt but Panda is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Takens to the mat. Takens regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Takens controlling the position.
Panda trying to control but Takens is working from the bottom.
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Panda wants to control from the top but Takens keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takens looking for subs off his back but Panda has passed one foot through into half guard.
Takens is trying to maintain the position but Panda is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takens sees it coming and defends easily.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Takens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda.
Takens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panda pulls his head out easily.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Takens is defending well.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takens looking for submissions off his back.
Takens is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takens avoid being mounted?
Well, if Panda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Takens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takens is defending against the submission attempts here by Panda.
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takens actively working from the bottom here.
Takens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takens wants to control but Panda is keeping busy.
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.
Panda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takens is just riding it out for now. Panda eventually gives up the hold.
Takens is looking to improve his position.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Takens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takens wants to control but Panda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda seems to be working for a kimura but Takens defends the submission attempt.
Takens tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Panda has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Delightful Panda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Takens tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takens stuffs the takedown.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Subo Takens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delightful Panda.
Takens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Panda was covering up waiting for the punch and Takens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takens is aware though and is defending well.
Takens preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda working for a triangle but Takens defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takens trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Takens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panda has his foot on Takens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takens works his way back into a safe position though.
Takens trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takens tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takens defends it easily.
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Takens defends easily.
Panda pulls Takens in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takens wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Takens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takens is aware though and is defending well.
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takens is aware though and is defending well.
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Takens defends easily.
Takens is stalling in the full guard.
Takens trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takens pushes down on Panda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takens is keen to just control but Panda is a slippery customer.
Delightful Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takens pulls his head out easily.
Takens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takens is working for a submission of some sort.
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Panda is looking to control Takens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Panda avoid being mounted?
Panda regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four 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.
Takens wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Takens stays in close to Panda's body and controls the position.
Takens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takens has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Panda is looking for a triangle but Takens pushes his legs off easily.
Takens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takens content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takens is trying to control. Panda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takens pulls his head out easily.
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Subo Takens dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Panda darts in and clinches Takens up against the cage.
Takens has Panda pressed against the cage, preventing Panda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Panda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Panda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Panda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Panda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Panda pulls Takens into guard.
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda keeping full guard, as Takens tries to pass.
Takens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takens trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takens trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Takens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panda working for a triangle but Takens defends it easily.
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takens is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takens wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Takens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takens trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Takens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takens has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Takens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Panda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takens's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Panda trying to control but Takens postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda is not content to let Takens control the position.
Panda is pressing down on Takens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Panda should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takens defends well.
Takens controlling from the top position.
Panda keeping full guard, as Takens tries to pass.
Takens trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda is looking for a triangle but Takens pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takens's guard.
Panda trying to control but Takens is working from the bottom.
Takens has an active guard here but Panda has managed to pass into half guard.
Panda wants to advance to full mount but Takens doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Takens looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Panda has picked Takens up and slammed him! Takens can't keep hold of the triangle and Panda manages to pass to side control!
Takens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takens is being controlled here.
Panda is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Takens looks calm but he's in trouble here. Panda gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Takens is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Panda lets go of the hold and Takens can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Delightful Panda!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Filho (ranked 5008 p4p, 4833 weight class) and Darius Jackson (ranked 502 p4p, 490 weight class). Thiago Filho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darius Jackson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thiago Filho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filho shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Filho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Filho is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Filho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Filho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Filho looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Filho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Filho with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Filho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Filho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Filho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filho trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Filho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Filho controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Filho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Filho postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Filho passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Filho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Filho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Filho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Filho is very close to passing his half guard.
Filho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filho drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Filho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Filho thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filho working Jackson over with strikes.
Filho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Filho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filho trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Filho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Filho sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filho looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Filho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Filho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Filho is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filho throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Filho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Filho wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho misses with a head shot. Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Filho throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Filho throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Filho postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Filho sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Filho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is trying to keep Filho in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Filho feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Filho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Filho from controlling successfully.
Filho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filho controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filho wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Filho is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Filho throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Filho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filho trying to control the position here.
Filho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Filho dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Filho's head but Filho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filho.
Filho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Filho wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Filho.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Filho in his half guard.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Filho is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Filho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Filho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filho wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Filho throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Filho seems content to control.
Filho slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Filho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Filho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Filho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Darius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Filho thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Filho saw that one coming.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Filho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Filho throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filho.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Filho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Thiago Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Filho moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filho throws a big shot that misses.
Filho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a hook but Filho blocks it.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson parries the strikes from Filho easily there. Filho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jackson to escape.
Jackson is not content to let Filho control the position.
Filho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Filho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Filho is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Filho connects with a decent elbow.
Filho trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
Filho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Filho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Filho, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Filho!
A very excited looking Thiago Filho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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