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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Jackson (ranked 1145 p4p, 868 weight class) and Krsto Vujić (ranked 162 p4p, 131 weight class). Vujić has chosen Regeaton Montenegro as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krsto Vujić!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vujić swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vujić.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vujić is defended easily by Jackson .
Vujić slips a straight right by Jackson .
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vujić jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Vujić uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Vujić tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vujić.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Vujić breaks away and moves out of range.
Krsto Vujić 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.
Vujić thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vujić lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Vujić tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson . Vujić shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujić fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Vujić scores with a jab.
Vujić wants to clinch.
Vujić throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Vujić misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Krsto Vujić has been cut.
Vujić tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vujić. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vujić misses the target.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Vujić moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson .
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Vujić misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujić throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Vujić moved away.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Jackson 's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson slips under a jab from Vujić.
Vujić moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Vujić slips under a jab from Jackson .
Jackson throws a leg kick but Vujić sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Vujić's shoulder, as Vujić tries to avoid the shot.
Vujić looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Vujić lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Jackson .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Vujić changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Vujić.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Vujić's head back.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Vujić saw that one coming.
Vujić keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a jab when Vujić was well out of range.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vujić.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vujić takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vujić's corner calls for a 1-2. Vujić obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vujić is just out of range.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson throws a low kick but Vujić avoids it.
Vujić is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vujić. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vujić throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vujić dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson stalks Vujić and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vujić's face. Vujić staggers backwards, shaken.
Vujić might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vujić shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson 's guard.
Vujić throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vujić postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vujić trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Vujić is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vujić working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krsto Vujić will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson .
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson .
Jackson lands a head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vujić.
Walter Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vujić avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vujić shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić digs a good hook to Jackson 's body.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Vujić is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Vujić with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Vujić rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vujić throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Vujić avoids the body shot from Jackson .
Vujić keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vujić swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Vujić ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Vujić is out of range.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Vujić takes a swing at Jackson 's ribcage but misses.
Vujić throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pushing Vujić up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good body shot from Jackson .
Jackson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vujić bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson 's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Vujić throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vujić with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Vujić waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson .
Vujić avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Vujić. Vujić maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jackson .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujić is trying to break free.
Jackson trying to stall but Vujić improves his position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson tries a body shot but Vujić blocks it.
Jackson 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vujić lands with a short shot to the head.
Vujić breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vujić feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jackson s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vujić takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Krsto Vujić's cut even more.
Sloppy strikes from Vujić. Those never looked like landing.
Vujić thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Vujić throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Vujić saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson slips under a jab from Vujić.
Vujić throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Vujić saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson .
Vujić uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson .
Vujić looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vujić throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Vujić steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vujić lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Walter Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vujić blocks the body kick.
Vujić misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab by Vujić.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Vujić bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson 's head.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson punishes Vujić's body with a nice straight punch.
Vujić connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson slips under a jab from Vujić.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson swings for the body but Vujić moves out of range.
Jackson throws a hook but Vujić blocks it.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vujić moves out of range of the strikes.
Vujić blocks a head kick by Jackson .
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Vujić connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vujić throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson 's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Walter Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujić darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vujić waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson .
Vujić fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vujić scores with a nice strike.
Vujić looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vujić with a hook.
Vujić throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vujić misses with the combination.
Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vujić just misses with a punch to the body.
Vujić connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vujić takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vujić ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Vujić.
The crowd cheers as Vujić lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson tries a low kick but Vujić avoids it.
Vujić misses with a head kick.
Vujić checks a leg kick.
Vujić tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Vujić's ribs.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vujić slips under a jab from Jackson .
Vujić changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vujić backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vujić lands with a good body shot.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Vujić checks it.
Vujić with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Vujić scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vujić.
Danga de danga de dang - Vujić scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vujić throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vujić manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vujić takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson feints and then cracks Vujić's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vujić down.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
And Vujić tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vujić swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krsto Vujić comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vujić 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Krsto Vujić!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Krsto Vujić waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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