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LAFC Fight Night: Christmas Ev PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Jackson (ranked 6126 p4p, 6892 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 341 p4p, 363 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoroji moves out of range of the strikes.
Okoroji has a takedown stuffed.
Okoroji avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okoroji.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Okoroji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okoroji darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Okoroji into the cage.
Nick Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okoroji.
Okoroji shoots in but no luck this time.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Okoroji shoots in.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoroji feints the counter takedown.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Okoroji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Okoroji slips under a jab from Jackson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
Okoroji tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
Okoroji looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Okoroji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okoroji off to one side.
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Okoroji. Okoroji gets slowly back to his feet.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoroji with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okoroji is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Okoroji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Okoroji working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoroji missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okoroji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Okoroji works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Okoroji is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okoroji accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okoroji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okoroji on the ground.
Okoroji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okoroji with a nice head shot there.
Okoroji keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Okoroji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoroji landing with the ground and pound.
Okoroji throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Okoroji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okoroji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Okoroji with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Okoroji postures up.
Okoroji content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Okoroji shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Okoroji moved away.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoroji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Okoroji tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Okoroji moves out of range easily.
Jackson leaves Okoroji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nick Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji shoots in but no luck this time.
Okoroji walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Okoroji shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okoroji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okoroji takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okoroji ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Okoroji saw that one coming.
Okoroji wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Okoroji shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Okoroji postures up.
Okoroji chips away with some ground and pound.
Okoroji distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okoroji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Okoroji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okoroji landing with the ground and pound.
Okoroji forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji 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.
Okoroji controlling the action here.
Okoroji is working for a submission of some sort.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoroji not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okoroji connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson wants to control but Okoroji is keeping busy.
Okoroji working Jackson over with strikes.
Okoroji is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Okoroji moves nicely into side control.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Okoroji scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Okoroji works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson tries to control but Okoroji manages to take his back.
Well, with Okoroji on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jackson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Okoroji scores with punches from the back.
Okoroji is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoroji lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jackson's head.
Our spies down at at Rage Training inform us that Okoroji has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Okoroji sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jackson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yakubu Okoroji!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Portgas D Ace (ranked 6909 p4p, 6094 weight class) and Damian Sanchez (ranked 649 p4p, 609 weight class). Sanchez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rainbow in the dark by -DIO. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Portgas D Ace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ace cracks Sanchez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Ace has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Sanchez's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Sanchez is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Ace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Portgas D Ace!
Portgas D Ace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Christ (ranked 4733 p4p, 5677 weight class) and Son Goku (ranked 291 p4p, 321 weight class). Jefferson Christ could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Son Goku's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jefferson Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Son Goku!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Christ.
Christ leaves Goku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christ lands with a nice body punch.
Goku looks to land a body kick but Christ moved away.
Christ throws out a loose jab but Goku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Son Goku has been cut.
Goku slips under a jab from Christ.
Christ looks to land a combination but Goku avoids it well.
Christ connects with the punch.
Christ throws a jab when Goku was well out of range.
Goku tries to score with a low kick but Christ moves his leg out of the way.
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goku.
Christ connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goku. Goku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 Goku is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goku is aggressively charging in as Christ backs up avoiding any damage. Christ tosses out a jab and Goku runs right into it face first! Goku is out cold! Christ dropped down on all fours and is barking in Goku's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jefferson Christ!
A victorious Jefferson Christ thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Chan (ranked 5138 p4p, 2551 weight class) and Ron Rousey (ranked 544 p4p, 322 weight class). Rousey has chosen USA JUDO ANTHEM as his entrance music. Jackie Chan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackie Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chan is trying to defend but Rousey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rousey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rousey lands strikes from half guard.
Rousey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rousey drops an elbow to the side of Chan's head.
Rousey is stalling here. Chan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rousey seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rousey is looking to regain half guard here but Chan keeps moving and retains side control.
Chan trying to control the action but Rousey is working from the bottom.
Rousey pushes Chan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan wants to control but Rousey is keeping him busy.
Rousey is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan is looking to take a break and control but Rousey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Rousey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chan's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Chan! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Rousey has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackie Chan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kay (ranked 2863 p4p, 3645 weight class) and Philip Marcus (ranked 284 p4p, 327 weight class). Philip Marcus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip Marcus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus throws a head kick but Kay moves out of range.
Kay moves forwards but Marcus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marcus lands a big head kick that sends Kay tumbling to the mat! Marcus takes a step backwards and waves Kay back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Kay is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus throws a leg kick which misses Kay's front leg but catches the back leg as Kay tries to avoid it.
Kay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marcus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kay somewhat.
Marcus cracks Kay with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kay falls to his knees and Marcus doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Marcus!
A victorious Philip Marcus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Lima (ranked 3129 p4p, 3837 weight class) and Shane Pulver (ranked 388 p4p, 460 weight class). Paulo Lima could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Pulver'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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Pulver!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima moves forwards but Pulver connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pulver throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pulver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lima tries to stall but Pulver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pulver misses with a punch to the body.
Lima tries to pull guard but Pulver won't allow it.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pulver to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Lima fails to land.
Lima takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pulver misses with an elbow strike.
Lima stalling against the cage.
Pulver's coach down at Old Irish’s Fighter Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pulver's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lima misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pulver blocking some punches.
Pulver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pulver landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver misses with an elbow over the top.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Pulver has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pulver.
Lima looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pulver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Pulver.
Lima blocks an elbow strike.
Pulver is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pulver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lima has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pulver should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lima has tightened it up now! Pulver should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulo Lima!
Paulo Lima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Joshy (ranked 3502 p4p, 2316 weight class) and Cynical Christoph (ranked 424 p4p, 300 weight class). Bam Bam Joshy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bam Joshy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cynical Christoph!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christoph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joshy clinches.
Joshy pulls guard successfully.
Joshy has his foot on Christoph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christoph works his way back into a safe position though.
Joshy is looking for a triangle but Christoph pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christoph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christoph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joshy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christoph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christoph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joshy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christoph defends well.
Christoph must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Christoph from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joshy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christoph has managed to get both his arms back between Joshy's legs - danger averted.
Christoph controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joshy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joshy is looking for a triangle but Christoph pushes his legs off easily.
Joshy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christoph sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joshy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christoph is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joshy looking for a guillotine here but Christoph defends easily.
Joshy being controlled here, momentarily.
Joshy has his foot on Christoph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christoph works his way back into a safe position though.
Joshy looking for subs off his back but Christoph has passed one foot through into half guard.
Christoph controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christoph is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joshy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Joshy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christoph pulls his head out easily.
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.
Joshy with the active half guard here but Christoph passes nicely into side control.
Joshy is letting Christoph control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joshy tries to buck Christoph off but Christoph is having none of it.
Joshy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joshy is in trouble now - Christoph has advanced to mount!
Joshy really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Joshy is desperately trying to improve his position but Christoph has a good base and remains in mount.
Christoph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Christoph has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Joshy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Christoph moves in looking to clinch but Joshy pushes him off.
Christoph with a nice calf kick.
Christoph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshy.
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick from Christoph.
Joshy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshy slips a straight right by Christoph.
Joshy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Christoph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
A jab from Christoph misses.
Christoph looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Christoph throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joshy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christoph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Christoph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christoph goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christoph counters with a straight right hand.
Christoph throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Christoph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshy gets tackled into the cage by Christoph. Christoph maintains the clinch.
Christoph has Joshy pushed against the cage.
Christoph misses with some punches.
Joshy scores with a hook to the body.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Christoph.
Christoph digs a right hand underneath Joshy's ribcage. Joshy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Christoph.
Christoph lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Christoph.
Joshy lands a left hand.
Christoph stalling in the clinch but Joshy improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Christoph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christoph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoph's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christoph.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy.
Joshy lands a nice uppercut.
Christoph blocks a body shot from Joshy.
Joshy blocking some punches.
Joshy prevents a body shot from Christoph.
Christoph dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bam Bam Joshy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Christoph has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joshy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Christoph can turn it around.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Christoph avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage.
Christoph prevents a body shot from Joshy.
Christoph works on Joshy's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christoph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christoph lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Christoph.
Joshy can't find room to land a body shot as Christoph controls the action.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoph controls his hands.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Christoph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christoph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Christoph lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christoph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Christoph.
Nice body punch from Christoph - that landed with a thud.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph is leaning against Joshy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christoph.
Christoph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Christoph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshy fails to pull guard.
Christoph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike.
Christoph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christoph.
Christoph avoiding damage.
Joshy throws a head punch that misses.
Christoph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Christoph. That snapped Joshy's head back.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Christoph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joshy tries to counter by clinching up but Christoph breaks away and moves out of range.
Christoph scoring well with a low kick there.
Christoph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christoph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Joshy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Christoph misses its intended target.
Joshy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Christoph tries to clinch there but Joshy circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cynical Christoph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Christoph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joshy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christoph throws out the jab.
Joshy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christoph.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christoph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christoph looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Joshy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Christoph misses with a straight left.
Christoph is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice uppercut there from Joshy.
Joshy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joshy avoids a kick to the body.
Christoph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy tries to clinch but Christoph is having none of it.
Christoph throws a jab when Joshy was well out of range.
Joshy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Christoph's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Christoph stalks Joshy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joshy's face. Joshy staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph throws out a leg kick but Joshy moves out of range and Christoph only half commits.
Christoph connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christoph blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy lands a head shot.
Christoph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Joshy throws a series of punches but Christoph avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Christoph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christoph walks into a stiff left hand from Joshy.
Christoph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joshy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christoph scores with a jab. Joshy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christoph moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christoph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christoph lands a body shot.
Joshy tries to work over Christoph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Christoph.
Christoph takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christoph scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christoph misses with the head strike.
Christoph breaks from the clinch.
Christoph blocks a jab.
Joshy gets tackled into the cage by Christoph. Christoph maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christoph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Christoph.
Christoph breaks the clinch.
Joshy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christoph slips a straight right by Joshy.
Joshy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Christoph scores with a jab. Joshy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christoph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christoph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joshy tries to counter by clinching up but Christoph breaks away and moves out of range.
Christoph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christoph manages to circle out of the way.
Christoph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joshy staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoph loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Joshy blocks a low kick nicely.
Christoph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joshy.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christoph is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Christoph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joshy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joshy throws the left hand but Christoph avoids the punch easily.
Christoph throws a leg kick but Joshy checks it.
Joshy checks a leg kick.
Joshy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christoph manages to circle out of the way.
Christoph walks into a jab.
Christoph slips under a jab.
Joshy throws a jab when Christoph was well out of range.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christoph.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christoph.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshy throws a nice looking combination but Christoph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christoph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joshy on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christoph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christoph there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christoph gets a clinch.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph breaks from the clinch.
Christoph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Christoph scores with a decent looking hook.
Joshy clinches with his opponent.
Christoph will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Joshy up against the cage.
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christoph lands with a light punch inside.
Christoph lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christoph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joshy lands a left hand.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike.
Joshy blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cynical Christoph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Christoph has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cynical Christoph!
After the fight, Cynical Christoph was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 2434 p4p, 2228 weight class) and Warmaster Barnett (ranked 303 p4p, 279 weight class). Barnett has chosen This is WAR by - GWAR as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Rashad Jackson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rashad Jackson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Warmaster Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson blocks a jab.
Barnett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
My spies in PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB inform me that Barnett has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jackson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnett but great work by Jackson.
Barnett wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barnett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Barnett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Warmaster Barnett has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
Barnett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Barnett is controlling him
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
Jackson pushes Barnett off looking to stand but Barnett dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Jackson pushes Barnett off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
Barnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Barnett is having none of it.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Barnett backing up. Barnett nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnett throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Barnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson forces Barnett back against the cage and clinches.
Barnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnett finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnett momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Barnett circles away.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Barnett 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.
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Warmaster Barnett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barnett scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson leaves Barnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jackson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnett but great work by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barnett to his feet.
Rashad Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Rashad Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Barnett pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Barnett.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Barnett's defenses.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warmaster Barnett.
Jackson throws a body punch but Barnett moves out of range.
Barnett shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnett circles away.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnett avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Barnett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Barnett looking to control.
That's four 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.
Rashad Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Barnett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
Barnett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnett.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Warmaster Barnett's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barnett blocks the body kick.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnett feints the counter takedown.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnett goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnett circles away.
Barnett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Barnett getting side control.
Jackson is staying active underneath Barnett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett trying to advance position but Jackson counters by regaining guard.
Barnett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barnett, into his guard.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Warmaster Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jackson trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnett looks to move to half guard but instead Jackson has passed into mount! Damn!
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Barnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rashad Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Jackson!
A very excited looking Rashad Jackson 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Inacio Azevedo (ranked 1285 p4p, 2679 weight class) and Lazerus Limbtwister (ranked 198 p4p, 365 weight class). Limbtwister comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Break Shit by - LIMP BIZKIT kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Inacio Azevedo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Inacio Azevedo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Limbtwister!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbtwister shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Azevedo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Azevedo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Limbtwister 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.
Limbtwister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azevedo has his foot on Limbtwister's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Limbtwister works his way back into a safe position though.
Azevedo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Limbtwister is aware though and is defending well.
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Limbtwister works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Limbtwister wants to pass the guard but Azevedo is defending well.
Limbtwister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Limbtwister is looking for a kimura but Azevedo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Limbtwister to get the leverage.
Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Limbtwister slips a nice elbow through Azevedo's hands, connecting with Azevedo's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbtwister trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Limbtwister is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Limbtwister not doing much here.
Limbtwister is working for a kimura but Azevedo is defending it quite comfortably.
Azevedo wants to get back to full guard.
Limbtwister passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azevedo!
Limbtwister moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Azevedo has worked his arm free - good work by Azevedo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is looking for a sweep.
Limbtwister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Azevedo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Limbtwister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Azevedo has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo tries to buck Limbtwister off but Limbtwister is having none of it.
My spies in PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB inform me that Limbtwister has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Azevedo looks to move to half guard but instead Limbtwister has passed into mount! Damn!
Azevedo is trying desperately to improve position.
Limbtwister moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Azevedo has worked his arm free - good work by Azevedo!
Azevedo is looking to regain half guard here but Limbtwister keeps moving and retains side control.
Limbtwister advances to full mount.
Azevedo can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister wants to control the pace but Azevedo is squirming around nicely.
Azevedo is trying to reverse the position but instead Limbtwister has taken his back - oops!
Azevedo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Azevedo is trying to reverse the position but instead Limbtwister has taken his back - oops!
Azevedo is keeping busy.
Limbtwister is working for a rear naked choke. Azevedo is not defending it well and Limbtwister has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Azevedo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Azevedo's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lazerus Limbtwister!
Lazerus Limbtwister is the new middleweight champion!
Lazerus Limbtwister took some time post fight to say the following; 'Breaking bones and taking names.'.
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