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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jṏhanssṏn's entrance music is The Whip - Divebomb. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jṏhanssṏn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shifter, pushing him back against the cage.
Jṏhanssṏn drags the fight down to the ground.
Shifter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shifter stopping the sweep attempt from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn pulls Shifter in to control the position.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shifter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shifter stopping the sweep attempt from Jṏhanssṏn.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Jṏhanssṏn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jṏhanssṏn manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Jṏhanssṏn's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jṏhanssṏn keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shifter chips away with some ground and pound.
Shifter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jṏhanssṏn seems keen to control Shifter's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Jṏhanssṏn looking for a sweep. Not yet Jṏhanssṏn, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jṏhanssṏn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shifter.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to sweep but no luck.
Shifter throws a big right hand that misses.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jṏhanssṏn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jṏhanssṏn is pulling down on Shifter's head to control his posture.
Shifter throwing strikes but missing.
Shifter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jṏhanssṏn managing to control the position.
Jṏhanssṏn looking for a guillotine here but Shifter defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shifter throwing strikes from guard but Jṏhanssṏn blocks nicely.
Shifter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shifter passes into half guard.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jṏhanssṏn gets full guard.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Jṏhanssṏn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jṏhanssṏn manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Jṏhanssṏn's guard.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Jṏhanssṏn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jṏhanssṏn manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Jṏhanssṏn's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn looking to control.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Jṏhanssṏn is retaining full guard.
Jṏhanssṏn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Shifter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jṏhanssṏn defends well.
Jṏhanssṏn stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
Shifter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shifter being controlled here, momentarily.
Jṏhanssṏn passes Shifter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to stand up but Shifter is controlling the position.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter is staying active underneath Jṏhanssṏn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jṏhanssṏn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jṏhanssṏn passes to side control.
Jṏhanssṏn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shifter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jṏhanssṏn.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jṏhanssṏn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jṏhanssṏn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shifter has managed to clinch.
Jṏhanssṏn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shifter.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shifter tries for a takedown but Jṏhanssṏn manages to get underhooks.
Jṏhanssṏn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shifter.
Shifter jumps guard and drags Jṏhanssṏn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jṏhanssṏn is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Shifter trying to strike off his back.
Shifter looking for a sweep. Not yet Shifter, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jṏhanssṏn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jṏhanssṏn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jṏhanssṏn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jṏhanssṏn is aware though and is defending well.
Jṏhanssṏn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jṏhanssṏn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jṏhanssṏn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to stand up but Shifter won't let him.
Jṏhanssṏn stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
Shifter keeps trying to improve his position.
Jṏhanssṏn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Jṏhanssṏn from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Shifter has his foot on Jṏhanssṏn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jṏhanssṏn works his way back into a safe position though.
Shifter working for a triangle but Jṏhanssṏn defends it easily.
Jṏhanssṏn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to stand up but Shifter won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shifter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jṏhanssṏn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shifter scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Jṏhanssṏn does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from Jṏhanssṏn as Shifter shoots in.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Jṏhanssṏn fakes the leg kick and cracks Shifter in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with an uppercut.
Shifter slips a jab from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a kick to the body.
Jṏhanssṏn scores with a body shot.
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch but Jṏhanssṏn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a body punch but Shifter moves out of range.
Jṏhanssṏn leaves Shifter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shifter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jṏhanssṏn defends well and Shifter ends up having to push Jṏhanssṏn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Jṏhanssṏn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice uppercut there from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
Jṏhanssṏn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shifter on the side of the head.
Shifter tries to clinch up but Jṏhanssṏn circles away and keeps his distance.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a head kick but Shifter moves out of range.
Shifter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jṏhanssṏn's waist but Jṏhanssṏn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shifter off to one side.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a really nice looking cross but Shifter seems unphased.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch but Jṏhanssṏn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jṏhanssṏn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shifter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to counter the offense by Shifter and move into the clinch.
Jṏhanssṏn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shifter on the side of the head.
Jṏhanssṏn keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Jṏhanssṏn misses the target.
Shifter moves in looking to clinch but Jṏhanssṏn pushes him off.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shifter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Jṏhanssṏn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter clinches up against the cage.
Shifter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jṏhanssṏn walks away with a smile on his face. Shifter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shifter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jṏhanssṏn tries to avoid it but Shifter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jṏhanssṏn to the ground. Jṏhanssṏn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Shifter tries to get set, Jṏhanssṏn tries to push him back and clinch up but Shifter manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shifter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jṏhanssṏn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jṏhanssṏn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shifter.
Jṏhanssṏn slaps away a takedown attempt from Shifter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Nice sprawl there from Jṏhanssṏn as Shifter shoots in.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jṏhanssṏn clinches up with Shifter and pushes him back against the cage.
Shifter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jṏhanssṏn walks away with a smile on his face. Shifter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jṏhanssṏn closes the distance and clinches.
Jṏhanssṏn crunches a lovely knee into Shifter's ribcage.
Shifter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jṏhanssṏn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jṏhanssṏn moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter takes one on the button.
Shifter wants to clinch up but Jṏhanssṏn keeps it at a distance.
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jṏhanssṏn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to counter by clinching up but Shifter breaks away and moves out of range.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shifter throws a low kick, looking for Jṏhanssṏn's leg but Jṏhanssṏn calmly moves out of range.
As Shifter tries to get set, Jṏhanssṏn tries to push him back and clinch up but Shifter manages to avoid the attempt.
Shifter shoots in for a double leg but Jṏhanssṏn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jṏhanssṏn moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jṏhanssṏn breaks the clinch.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shifter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jṏhanssṏn. Beautiful body shot.
Jṏhanssṏn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shifter shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jṏhanssṏn.
Shifter tries to clinch there but Jṏhanssṏn circles away.
Jṏhanssṏn connects with a crisp jab.
Shifter wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Jṏhanssṏn.
Shifter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jṏhanssṏn looks to throw the jab but Shifter is out of range.
Shape Shifter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jṏhanssṏn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shifter gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jṏhanssṏn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
After the fight, Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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