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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Willcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Willcox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willcox tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Willcox didn't expect that.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson prevents Willcox from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Willcox trying to control but Jackson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson throwing shots but Willcox is blocking nicely.
Willcox is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson stops Willcox from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson feints and as Willcox raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson 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.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Willcox can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Willcox is defending well.
Jackson advances to full mount.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Willcox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Willcox misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson pushing down on Willcox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson prevents Willcox from standing back up.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
Willcox really wants to buck Jackson off and get back to his feet.
Shane Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Willcox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to bum rush Willcox with a series of wild strikes but Willcox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Willcox tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Willcox tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Willcox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Willcox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Willcox looking for a sweep. Not yet Willcox, not yet.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willcox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson stays in close to Willcox's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shane Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Willcox sprawls well.
Travis Willcox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Jackson.
Willcox looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Willcox has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Willcox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Willcox.
Willcox wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Willcox's guard.
Willcox wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Willcox controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Willcox wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shane Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Willcox wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is thwarting Willcox's attempts to control the position.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Willcox defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shane Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Willcox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Willcox tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Willcox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willcox is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Willcox is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willcox avoid being mounted?
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Willcox takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Travis Willcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Willcox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shane Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Willcox working a defensive guard here.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shane Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Willcox slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Travis Willcox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Jackson.
Willcox tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Jackson!
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