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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slobo Berganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
13 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slobo Berganovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson moves away from the strike by Berganovic.
The fighters circling - Berganovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson defending well as Berganovic loads up on a big left hand.
Berganovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Berganovic misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Berganovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berganovic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berganovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Berganovic eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berganovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berganovic wants to stand up but Jackson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Berganovic thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Berganovic stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Berganovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berganovic tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Berganovic decides to stand up.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Berganovic.
Berganovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Berganovic misses with a body kick.
Berganovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Berganovic sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson slips under a jab from Berganovic.
Slobo Berganovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Berganovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Berganovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berganovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berganovic throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berganovic. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Berganovic is looking to escape.
Berganovic trying to control from the bottom.
Berganovic wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Berganovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berganovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berganovic with a jab.
Jackson shoots in but Berganovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berganovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Berganovic misses.
The fighters circling - Berganovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berganovic sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Berganovic tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berganovic thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Berganovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Berganovic's guard.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Berganovic wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Some wild striking there from Berganovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berganovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown by Berganovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slobo Berganovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shane Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Berganovic misses.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Berganovic sprawls well.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Berganovic trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson prevents Berganovic from improving his position.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Berganovic dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berganovic is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson stops Berganovic from getting back to his feet.
Jackson wants to control but Berganovic is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Berganovic tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berganovic!
Berganovic regains half guard.
Shane Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berganovic is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Berganovic dodges it nicely.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berganovic keeps working.
Berganovic is positioning himself well to prevent Jackson advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Berganovic's temple.
Berganovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Berganovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berganovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berganovic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Berganovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson prevents Berganovic from getting back to his feet.
Berganovic seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Jackson trying to control but Berganovic is working from the bottom.
Jackson stands up from Berganovic's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Berganovic closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Berganovic pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berganovic.
Slobo Berganovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic misses with a looping right.
Berganovic misses with a looping left.
Berganovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berganovic jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Berganovic scores with a jab to the head.
Berganovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berganovic cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berganovic struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Berganovic misses with a wild body shot.
Berganovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berganovic. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berganovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Berganovic connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berganovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Berganovic has the dominant position.
Berganovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Berganovic's guard.
Berganovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Berganovic wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Berganovic is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berganovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Berganovic wriggles free and stands up.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Berganovic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berganovic lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Berganovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Berganovic cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jab by Berganovic.
Jackson feints a jab promting Berganovic to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Berganovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Berganovic misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berganovic 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 misses with a hook. Berganovic ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Berganovic.
Berganovic throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berganovic lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berganovic misses with a body shot.
Berganovic scores with a hook.
Berganovic loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Berganovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a big head kick but Berganovic shrugs it off.
Berganovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Berganovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Berganovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Berganovic does it's job there.
Berganovic tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berganovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Berganovic as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Berganovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berganovic misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Berganovic has a takedown stuffed.
Berganovic throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Berganovic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berganovic misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Berganovic missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berganovic defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - Berganovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berganovic.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Berganovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berganovic is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Berganovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slobo Berganovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berganovic 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slobo Berganovic!
Slobo Berganovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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