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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Sherk (ranked 1851 p4p, 2391 weight class) and Kangaroo Jack (ranked 243 p4p, 304 weight class). Steve Sherk had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kangaroo Jack!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherk misses with a straight right.
Sherk throws a right hand that misses
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sherk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sherk misses with a hook
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve Sherk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jack. Jack obviously looking to wear him down.
Jack scores with a decent looking hook.
Sherk looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Jack let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sherk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack sprawls and moves away.
Jack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sherk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sherk.
Sherk looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Sherk misses with a lunging right hand
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sherk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sherk somewhat.
Sherk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a one-two to the body.
Sherk walks into a stiff left hand from Jack.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sherk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sherk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Sherk misses with a hook
and Jack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jack scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sherk lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a hook but Sherk avoids it easily.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sherk tries for a takedown but Jack circles away easily
and Jack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sherk has his takedown stuffed
and Jack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sherk throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack scores with a jab to the body.
Sherk throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
Sherk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sherk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sherk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherk throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sherk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Sherk misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Sherk misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sherk throws out the jab.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kangaroo Jack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sherk shoots in and drives through. Jack sprawls well.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Sherk's shoulder, as Sherk tries to avoid the shot.
Sherk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kangaroo Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sherk misses with a hook.
Sherk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jack.
Sherk misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sherk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sherk off to one side.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
Sherk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Jack misses.
Sherk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jack napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sherk trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Sherk tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jack's legs.
Jack is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sherk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy.
Jack is pushing Sherk's head away, looking to escape. Sherk manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk advances to full mount.
Jack is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sherk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sherk working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Sherk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sherk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk wants to finish this one by submission but Jack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sherk.
Jack bucks Sherk off and manages to get back to his feet!
A telegraphed right hand from Sherk misses the target.
Sherk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jack.
Kangaroo Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack stuffs the takedown.
Jack is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack works over Sherk's head and body with a nice combination.
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sherk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack throws a counter combo.
Sherk fails with the takedown.
Sherk misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Sherk throws a right hand that misses
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sherk circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kangaroo Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sherk slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
Jack staying out of range there.
Sherk doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
Jack is looking to chop away at Sherk's legs.
Jack stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack feints a jab promting Sherk to slip. Jack then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sherk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sherk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Sherk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sherk walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sherk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sherk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack tries to land a leg kick but Sherk saw it coming and moves away.
Sherk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sherk throws a poor cross that misses
and Jack counters with a three punch combo that has Sherk backing up. Sherk nods at Jack to acknowledge the strikes.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sherk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sherk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sherk taking a break here but Jack is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sherk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack tries to kick Sherk off but Sherk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sherk is trying to control the action in half guard but Jack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jack has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sherk is on him like a limpet, forcing Jack back against the cage.
Sherk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sherk throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Jack.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sherk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sherk under the eye.
Jack scores with a decent looking hook.
Sherk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Jack lands a lovely overhand right.
Sherk lands the left hand.
Kangaroo Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sherk looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jack misses.
Jack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve Sherk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack moves forwards but Sherk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kangaroo Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jack winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kangaroo Jack!
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