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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Faheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Faheem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tunak Tunak Tun. Amir Faheem has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
24
185 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amir Faheem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faheem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Faheem's head.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Faheem's body. Faheem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Faheem throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Faheem's front leg but catches the back leg as Faheem tries to avoid it.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Faheem's ribs.
Faheem shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Faheem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Faheem.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Faheem shoots in.
Faheem shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Faheem 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Faheem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Jackson jabs Faheem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Faheem thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Faheem thinking.
Faheem feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Faheem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking to stand up but Faheem isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson pulls Faheem in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faheem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Faheem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Faheem from controlling successfully.
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.
Faheem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Faheem trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Faheem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Faheem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Faheem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Faheem circles away and keeps his distance.
Faheem tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Faheem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Faheem thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a low kick, right behind Faheem 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Faheem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faheem scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Faheem down.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faheem's head.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faheem throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Faheem rather than just go for the knockout.
Faheem misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Faheem misses
and Jackson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Faheem really felt that one!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Faheem shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Faheem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Faheem is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
Faheem misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faheem drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Faheem off balance momentarily.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Faheem is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Faheem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Faheem takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Faheem is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Faheem or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Faheem throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Faheem throws a leg kick
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick lands from Faheem.
Amir Faheem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faheem has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Faheem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Faheem moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Faheem bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson regains half guard, as Faheem was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faheem is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Faheem thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faheem misses with a head shot. Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faheem trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Faheem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faheem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faheem scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson pulls Faheem in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Faheem thows a big elbow that misses.
Faheem throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Faheem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Faheem 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!
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faheem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Faheem working a defensive guard here.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Faheem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Faheem's legs - danger averted.
Faheem looking for a sweep. Not yet Faheem, not yet.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Faheem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Faheem managing to control the position.
Jackson gets to his feet - Faheem follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Faheem defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Faheem throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Faheem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shawn Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Faheem's leg. Faheem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faheem will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Faheem to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Faheem!
Jackson tries to control but Faheem wriggling away.
Faheem slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faheem wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Faheem is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Faheem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faheem wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
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.
Amir Faheem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faheem trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson tries to stand and escape but Faheem actually recovers to full guard.
Faheem has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faheem keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Faheem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Faheem controlling Jackson's posture.
Faheem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Faheem.
Faheem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faheem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Faheem showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Shawn Jackson!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Shawn Jackson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Shawn Jackson!
Shawn Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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