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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Silver (ranked 2009 p4p, 1674 weight class) and Jordan Jackson (ranked 254 p4p, 217 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Puff Daddy-Victory (ft. Notorious B.I.G & Busta Rhymes). Jordan Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ari Silver's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Silver's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silver trying to control the position here.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Silver throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Silver's thigh. Silver counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silver wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silver throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Silver closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Silver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silver misses with the head strike.
Silver misses with a body punch.
Jackson is trying to drag Silver to the mat but Silver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ari Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jackson.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Silver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silver lands a right hand.
Silver stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silver tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has picked Silver up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Silver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Silver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Silver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Silver tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ari Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jackson.
Silver moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Silver misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Silver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silver avoid being mounted?
Silver is trying is best to control the position here.
Jackson working Silver over with strikes.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Silver is defending it quite comfortably.
Silver tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silver wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Silver is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Silver wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson is looking to pass Silver's guard but actually Silver recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
Silver tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Silver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silver is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Silver wants to clinch.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Silver moves out of range.
Silver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jordan Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Silver tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silver has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Silver drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Silver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silver lands a nice elbow.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ari Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silver down to the mat. Silver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Silver avoids it easily.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Silver.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Silver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silver lands a left hand.
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Silver scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Silver has been working on his balance at Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jackson.
Jackson has Silver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
It looks like Jordan Jackson has been cut.
Silver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson has picked Silver up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Silver keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silver is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson wants to control but Silver is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silver defends it well.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silver is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silver has a hand on Jackson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jackson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jordan Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Silver is in trouble!
Silver tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Silver is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Silver manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ari Silver.
I think Silver has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ari Silver!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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