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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RaeRae Usman (ranked 5847 p4p, 6051 weight class) and Brent Jackson (ranked 611 p4p, 621 weight class). Usman comes into the arena with Yaba Buluku blaring out of the sound system. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RaeRae Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Usman controlling him for the moment.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Usman won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Usman is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Usman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Usman is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Usman is very close to passing his half guard.
Usman is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Usman eventually gives up the hold.
Usman controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Usman pulls his head out easily.
Usman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Usman works his way into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Usman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Usman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pushing Usman's head away, looking to escape. Usman manages to hold on to the position though.
Usman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson tries to bench press Usman off him but Usman keeps the position.
Usman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Usman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Usman is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Usman advances to full mount.
Usman looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Usman wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Usman.
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Usman wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Usman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Usman wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Usman.
Usman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Usman looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson wants to control but Usman is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jackson somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Usman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usman.
Jackson misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Usman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RaeRae Usman dominated that round.
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.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Usman thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Usman closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Usman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Usman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Usman tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RaeRae Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Usman.
Usman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Usman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Brent Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Usman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Usman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Usman tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Usman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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 wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Usman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Usman off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jackson looking to hold on to the position here but Usman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brent Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Usman scores with a nice body kick.
Usman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson throws a hook but Usman avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Usman moves out of range.
Usman takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Usman.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Usman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Usman just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brent Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Usman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Usman is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Usman lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Usman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Usman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Usman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Usman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Usman goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Usman has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Usman is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RaeRae Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Usman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Usman is controlling him.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Usman's takedown attempt.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Usman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Usman won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Usman drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Usman off! Usman jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Usman is controlling him.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Usman wants to sweep but no luck.
Usman keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
RaeRae Usman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Usman looking for a sweep. Not yet Usman, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brent Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Brent Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
RaeRae Usman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.
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energy
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hype
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