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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Obukhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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157 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Jackson!
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, Artem Obukhov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obukhov throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Obukhov darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson avoiding damage as Obukhov throws knees to the body.
Obukhov can't get the takedown.
Obukhov has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Obukhov stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Obukhov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Obukhov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Obukhov looking for a takedown.
Mike Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Obukhov.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artem Obukhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson sizes up Obukhov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obukhov misses the shot to the body.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Obukhov and move into the clinch.
Obukhov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obukhov looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Obukhov.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Obukhov stalling in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Obukhov is controlling him.
Obukhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obukhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut.
Obukhov lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Obukhov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Obukhov has the dominant position.
Obukhov misses with a body punch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Obukhov trying to land knees to the body.
Obukhov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Obukhov misses with a body punch.
Obukhov tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Obukhov back against the cage.
Obukhov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obukhov.
Obukhov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obukhov wants the takedown. Jackson is fighting it off but Obukhov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jackson's guard against the cage.
Obukhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Obukhov won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Obukhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obukhov is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obukhov is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Obukhov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Obukhov trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Obukhov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obukhov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obukhov moves nicely into side control.
Obukhov is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obukhov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Obukhov's guard! Nice work there by Jackson!
Obukhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Obukhov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obukhov is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Obukhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jackson's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Obukhov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Obukhov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Obukhov works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Obukhov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Obukhov clinches.
Obukhov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obukhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obukhov can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Obukhov misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Obukhov has him pressed against the cage.
Obukhov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obukhov misses with a body punch.
Obukhov can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Obukhov has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson tries to break free but Obukhov pushes him back against the cage.
Obukhov prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Obukhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Obukhov keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Obukhov keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Obukhov has him pressed against the cage.
Obukhov tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Obukhov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Obukhov fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obukhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Obukhov is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Obukhov's takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Obukhov has double underhooks.
Obukhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Obukhov.
Obukhov tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Obukhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Obukhov misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Obukhov checks it.
Obukhov drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Artem Obukhov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obukhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obukhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Obukhov passes into half guard.
Obukhov is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obukhov lands with a punch from half guard.
Obukhov 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. Obukhov eventually gives up the hold.
Obukhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obukhov on the ground.
Obukhov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Obukhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obukhov slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Obukhov slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Obukhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Obukhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Obukhov saw that one coming.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obukhov counters with a right hand to the body.
Obukhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Obukhov avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Obukhov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obukhov drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Obukhov off! Obukhov jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Obukhov stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obukhov pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Obukhov has control of the leg.
Obukhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obukhov stalling away here and it's allowed Jackson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jackson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Obukhov dives into side control.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Obukhov cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Obukhov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Artem Obukhov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Obukhov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!
Obukhov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Obukhov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mike Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Obukhov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Obukhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Obukhov 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 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Obukhov!
During a confident post fight interview, Artem Obukhov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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