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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Jackson (ranked 1893 p4p, 1763 weight class) and Anderson Werdum (ranked 243 p4p, 227 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Undisputed Champion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Werdum moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Werdum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Werdum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Werdum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Werdum rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dwayne Jackson has been cut.
Jackson avoiding damage as Werdum throws knees to the body.
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdum as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Werdum improves position.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is looking to control Werdum's arms but Werdum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
Werdum tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Werdum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werdum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Jackson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Werdum.
Jackson avoiding damage as Werdum throws knees to the body.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Werdum letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Werdum.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Werdum avoiding damage.
Werdum manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Werdum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum blocks an uppercut.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Werdum working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Jackson looking to stall.
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
Jackson taking a breather.
Werdum looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Werdum throws a head kick that misses
and Werdum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Werdum throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Werdum checks it.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson tries to work over Werdum's front leg with a kick but Werdum checks it.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Werdum closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Werdum prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Werdum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Werdum gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson is looking to control Werdum's arms but Werdum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Werdum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdum controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Werdum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Werdum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Come on Werdum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Anderson Werdum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Werdum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Werdum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum missing with knees to the body.
Werdum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Werdum is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Werdum tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Werdum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Werdum misses with a knee strike.
Werdum stalls.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Werdum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Werdum backwards.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Werdum uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdum stalling against the cage.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Werdum controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Werdum up against the cage.
Werdum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdum as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Werdum prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdum as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Werdum obliges.
Dwayne Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Werdum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is working Werdum over against the cage.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Werdum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Jackson trying to stall but Werdum improves his position.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Werdum taking a breather.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Werdum working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Werdum leaning against his opponent.
Werdum connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Werdum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdum as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Werdum gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
Dwayne Jackson's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Werdum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Werdum 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Werdum!
After the big win, Anderson Werdum made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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