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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BIll Serra (ranked 4898 p4p, 5477 weight class) and Anthony Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180
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176
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BIll Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Serra's waist but Serra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Serra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Serra has managed to clinch.
Serra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Serra keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Serra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has Serra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Serra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Serra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Serra is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Serra is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson shoots in but Serra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
BIll Serra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jackson.
Serra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Serra shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Serra is defended easily by Jackson.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Serra defends it nicely.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Serra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Serra.
Serra moves into the clinch.
Serra gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson looks winded!
Serra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Serra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Serra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Serra on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Serra.
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!
Serra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Serra. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Serra moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Serra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Serra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Serra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BIll Serra dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Serra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Serra somewhat.
Serra doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Serra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIll Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Serra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Serra.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Serra is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Serra jumps guard.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Serra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Serra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Serra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Serra!
Serra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra controls the position.
Serra stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
Serra throws a quick inside leg kick.
BIll Serra is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Serra fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Serra or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Serra tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Serra has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Serra being controlled against the cage.
Jackson stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
Serra manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Serra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Serra breaks the clinch.
Serra clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Serra won't allow it.
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 dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BIll Serra dominated that second round.
That's time! Serra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Serra, which made it look bad.
Serra tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Serra backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Serra manages to avoid it all.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Serra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Serra shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Serra has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serra moves into the clinch.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
A short right from Serra on the inside.
Serra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Serra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Serra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Serra blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serra wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson is working Serra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Serra is keeping the position.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Serra blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Serra pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Jackson stands up over Serra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Serra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
BIll Serra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jackson.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Serra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Serra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Serra ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Serra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Serra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Serra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Serra wants it to stay on the feet.
Serra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Serra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serra gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Serra somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
BIll Serra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Serra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BIll Serra!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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