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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Washington Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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285 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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260 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Washington Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Moses drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moses slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moses is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moses is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Moses tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Moses is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moses working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moses won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Moses tries to pass.
Moses throws a big right hand that misses.
Moses postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Moses is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moses has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jackson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Moses manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Moses is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moses wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson wants to control but Moses is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson moves into full guard.
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!
Moses missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moses looking to pass the guard.
Moses trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moses is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab by Moses.
Moses shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Moses 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.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moses has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Moses.
Moses has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Moses pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Moses dives into Jackson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moses's guard.
Jackson stands up and waves to Moses to follow him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moses on his heels. He'll look to pass Moses's guard now, I'm sure.
Moses is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Moses's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Washington Moses dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moses works the jab nicely.
Moses connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moses darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Moses manages to pull guard.
Jackson won't allow Moses to sweep him here.
Jackson gets to his feet. Moses looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Moses has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moses tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moses tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moses pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Moses to sweep him here.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Moses won't let him.
Moses 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.
Moses is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Moses misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moses.
Washington Moses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moses tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Moses's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moses's guard.
Moses looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson wants to stand but Moses is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moses shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Moses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moses manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson gets to his feet. Moses looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moses shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moses's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Washington Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moses trying to control the position.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moses's guard.
Moses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moses is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moses.
Moses thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moses keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice body punch from Moses.
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moses sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to stand but Moses has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moses. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moses defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Moses shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moses has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moses won't be happy with that.
Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Moses throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Moses misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Washington Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moses keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moses closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moses fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Moses shoots in.
Moses connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Moses is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moses closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moses's guard.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moses is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson stands up and beckons Moses to his feet.
Moses throws a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Moses blocks the leg kick.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moses is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moses actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand up but Moses is controlling the position.
Moses tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jackson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moses gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackson prevents Moses from improving his position.
Moses trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Steven Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson wants to stand up but Moses is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Jackson!
Steven Jackson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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