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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azamat Bagatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagatov comes to the cage accompanied by Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers - John The Revelator . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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202 lbs
15 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azamat Bagatov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolf Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagatov looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Bagatov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bagatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Bagatov misses.
Jackson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bagatov has wrist control.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Bagatov has managed to sweep!
Bagatov wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Jackson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bagatov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bagatov preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson postures up in Bagatov's guard and throws a big left but Bagatov blocks it.
Bagatov wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagatov wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard.
Bagatov is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bagatov to regain full guard.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bagatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Bagatov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bagatov is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bagatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Bagatov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Bagatov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson throws an elbow but Bagatov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bagatov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Bagatov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bagatov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bagatov down.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bagatov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the action but Bagatov is working from the bottom.
Bagatov is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bagatov has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bagatov defends it nicely.
Bagatov leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bagatov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bagatov is on top in guard.
Bagatov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Bagatov has moved into half guard.
Jackson is holding on to half guard well.
Bagatov prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson trying to control here.
Bagatov wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Bagatov controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bagatov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bagatov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson controls his leg.
Bagatov prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Bagatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four 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.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Azamat Bagatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Jackson.
Bagatov loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bagatov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Bagatov lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Azamat Bagatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Bagatov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bagatov breaks from the clinch.
Bagatov misses with a looping left.
Bagatov misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Azamat Bagatov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A cross from Bagatov lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Bagatov misses the target.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bagatov.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Bagatov ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bagatov.
Bagatov misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Bagatov lands with an overhand left.
Bagatov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bagatov lands a jab-cross combination.
Bagatov misses with the combination.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Bagatov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bagatov defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Bagatov.
Bagatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bagatov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bagatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Bagatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rolf Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bagatov from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Bagatov wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
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.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bagatov preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson stuns Bagatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bagatov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagatov throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bagatov sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bagatov throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagatov misses with a looping right.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Azamat Bagatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bagatov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bagatov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Bagatov manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bagatov is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Bagatov defends it well.
Bagatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with strikes but Bagatov is staying in there.
Jackson scoring with strikes but Bagatov is staying in there.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Bagatov is in trouble!
Jackson goes for an armbar but Bagatov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bagatov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson keeping full guard, as Bagatov tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson pulls Bagatov in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Jackson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bagatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagatov.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagatov throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Bagatov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Bagatov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bagatov misses with a hook.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bagatov is trying to stand.
Bagatov gets back to full guard.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bagatov is keeping the position for now.
Jackson postures up in Bagatov's guard and throws a big left but Bagatov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bagatov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bagatov has escaped and now he's on top!
Bagatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Bagatov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bagatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagatov wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Bagatov throwing strikes but missing.
Bagatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bagatov has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bagatov is now in half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Bagatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bagatov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson.
Jackson won't allow Bagatov to pass to mount.
Jackson trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rolf Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Bagatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Nice sprawl there from Bagatov as Jackson shoots in.
Bagatov misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bagatov is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Bagatov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson won't allow Bagatov to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacksonis looking to pass into half guard but Bagatov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bagatov is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagatov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson controls Bagatov momentarily but Bagatov frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Bagatov.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bagatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Bagatov.
Bagatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bagatov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson with a hook.
Bagatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bagatov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Bagatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Bagatov defends it.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Bagatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bagatov controlling the position for now.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Bagatov is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagatov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bagatov tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Azamat Bagatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Bagatov is defending the position.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Bagatov dodges it nicely.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bagatov blocking the ground and pound.
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.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bagatov hang on?
Bagatov tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Rolf Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolf Jackson! Rolf Jackson retains his light heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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