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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baisais Lacplesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baisais Lacplesis!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Lacplesis. Lacplesis gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacplesis shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lacplesis tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lacplesis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Lacplesis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lacplesis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lacplesis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Lacplesis isn't so interested in that idea.
Lacplesis with a nice head shot there.
Lacplesis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lacplesis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Lacplesis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson wants to stand but Lacplesis is controlling the position.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Lacplesis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lacplesis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lacplesis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacplesis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Lacplesis stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Lacplesis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lacplesis prevents Jackson from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lacplesis lands a nice short elbow.
Lacplesis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Lacplesis in his half guard.
Lacplesis working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lacplesis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Lacplesis connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Lacplesis is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lacplesis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lacplesis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Lacplesis drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Lacplesis is controlling him
Lacplesis working the head and body with strikes.
Lacplesis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lacplesis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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. Lacplesis connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lacplesis there.
Ground and pound from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Lacplesis working Jackson over with strikes.
Lacplesis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lacplesis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lacplesis is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lacplesis lands strikes from half guard.
Lacplesis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lacplesis working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lacplesis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lacplesis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lacplesis prevents Jackson from standing back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Lacplesis there.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lacplesis lands with a punch from half guard.
Lacplesis uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Lacplesis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lacplesis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Lacplesis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lacplesis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lacplesis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lacplesis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
Lacplesis landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Lacplesis looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Lacplesis unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baisais Lacplesis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lacplesis dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Lacplesis's head and hops out.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lacplesis shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lacplesis goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
James Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baisais Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Lacplesis's ribcage.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lacplesis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lacplesis managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Lacplesis presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lacplesis cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis is looking for a takedown.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Lacplesis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Lacplesis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lacplesis presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Jackson presses Lacplesis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lacplesis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lacplesis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Lacplesis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is not content to let Lacplesis control the position.
Lacplesis looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lacplesis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lacplesis is controlling him well.
Lacplesis cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lacplesis is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baisais Lacplesis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lacplesis lands an elbow.
Lacplesis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lacplesis tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Lacplesis lands an elbow.
Lacplesis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lacplesis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lacplesis connects with a decent elbow.
Lacplesis scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is trying to buck Lacplesis off.
Lacplesis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson is not content to let Lacplesis control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baisais Lacplesis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lacplesis misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lacplesis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lacplesis in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jackson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baisais Lacplesis!
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RATING
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