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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between alex jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). alex jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thor Nakamura's chin.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, alex jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for jackson's leg but jackson calmly moves out of range.
jackson gets a clinch.
jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
jackson controlling the action here.
Nakamura pushes jackson off looking to stand but jackson dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nakamura tries to push off, looking to stand up, but jackson manages to move to mount!
Nakamura is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
jackson controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
jackson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nakamura is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
jackson with shots to the head and body - Nakamura looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four 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 looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura tries to buck jackson off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
alex jackson 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 drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst jackson is controlling him.
jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
jackson prevents Nakamura from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
jackson stands up and waves to Nakamura to follow him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by jackson.
Nakamura stops jackson from passing to mount.
jackson tries to advance position but instead Nakamura slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackson is taking a breather. Nakamura says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four 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.
jackson stops Nakamura from getting back to his feet.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Nakamura pushes jackson off but jackson dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
alex jackson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura throws a jab when jackson was well out of range.
Nakamura scores with a head kick.
It looks like alex jackson has been cut.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
jackson prevents Nakamura from breaking the clinch.
jackson jumps into guard, dragging Nakamura to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now jackson is on top in guard.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as jackson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as jackson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
jackson is working hard here to advance position.
jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet but jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four 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.
Nakamura being controlled for a moment.
Thor Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 alex jackson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... alex jackson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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