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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Cruz (ranked 650 p4p, 89 weight class) and Walter Jackson (ranked 1193 p4p, 153 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Jackson .
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has Cruz pressed against the cage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Jackson .
With the fighters up against the cage, Cruz throws an elbow but misses.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz slips a straight right by Jackson .
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson . That snapped Cruz's head back.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz is rocked!
Ricardo Cruz's cut is getting worse.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Cruz shoots in.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson , which made it look bad.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cruz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Jackson .
Jackson lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson .
Jackson lands a left hand.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson .
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
so Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Jackson wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Jackson tries to stand but Cruz is controlling from the bottom.
Cruz has his foot on Jackson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson stands up and beckons Cruz to his feet.
Jackson jabs at Cruz's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson .
Cruz slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Cruz avoids it this time.
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson , who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Cruz drags him back down.
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson is pushing Cruz's head away, looking to escape. Cruz manages to hold on to the position though.
Cruz misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cruz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Jackson !
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cruz's guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
Cruz misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson wants to stand but Cruz has his arm trapped.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz dives in and grabs Jackson 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Walter Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Jackson !
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energy
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