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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 2438 p4p, 2182 weight class) and Yuuto Yoshida (ranked 344 p4p, 314 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Come As You Are - Nirvana. A fine choice. Yoshida is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blue Oyster Cult Godzilla . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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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 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Yoshida to the mat.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Yoshida is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yoshida trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yoshida manages to get himself to full guard.
Yoshida trying to control the position.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoshida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Yoshida in his guard.
Yoshida is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoshida is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Yoshida defends easily.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson looking to control but Yoshida passes into half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoshida is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Yoshida has control of the leg.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshida forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Yoshida is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Yoshida won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yoshida throws a lazy body kick
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Yoshida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoshida sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Yoshida manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson passes Yoshida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoshida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Yoshida is defending well.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Yoshida defends the submission attempt.
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 is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yoshida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Yoshida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yoshida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Yoshida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshida as he avoids it easily.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuuto Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshida can do to turn this around?
Yoshida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshida, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Yoshida against the cage but Yoshida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoshida clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson clinches.
Yoshida is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Yoshida works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luther Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yoshida!
Yoshida is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yoshida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yuuto Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Yoshida manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoshida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Yoshida in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control.
Luther Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A control attempt from Jackson but he's now mounted!
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson wants to control but Yoshida is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to control but Yoshida is having none of it.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuto Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jackson!
An out of breath Luther Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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