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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Jackson (ranked 213 p4p, 119 weight class) and Tam Yu Tai (ranked 27 p4p, 16 weight class). Yu Tai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Invincible Pole Fighter. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Demetrius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tam Yu Tai!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu Tai loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
We've been informed that Yu Tai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Yu Tai pushes him off.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yu Tai moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yu Tai! But no joy.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yu Tai throws out the jab.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yu Tai.
A telegraphed right hand from Yu Tai misses the target.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Yu Tai manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Yu Tai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yu Tai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yu Tai. Yu Tai obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Yu Tai.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yu Tai checks a leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range as Yu Tai strikes.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yu Tai. That one must have hurt.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Yu Tai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.
Yu Tai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yu Tai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Yu Tai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yu Tai.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yu Tai throws out the jab.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Yu Tai moved out of range nicely.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
A short left from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Yu Tai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu Tai tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Yu Tai.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yu Tai swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Yu Tai lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Yu Tai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Yu Tai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Yu Tai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
A body shot lands from Yu Tai.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu Tai's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Yu Tai as the two fighters clinch.
Yu Tai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Yu Tai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Yu Tai is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Yu Tai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yu Tai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Yu Tai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yu Tai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short left from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai - that landed with a thud.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Yu Tai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu Tai.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Yu Tai.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Yu Tai lands a shot to the body.
Yu Tai lands with a left to the head.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yu Tai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu Tai throws a head punch that misses.
Yu Tai throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yu Tai.
Jackson tries a body shot but Yu Tai blocks it.
Yu Tai works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu Tai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Yu Tai 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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yu Tai is able to avoid easily.
And Yu Tai responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Yu Tai tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yu Tai is looking to land body kicks.
Yu Tai feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Yu Tai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yu Tai throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yu Tai lands with a cross.
Yu Tai misses with a low kick.
Yu Tai tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson connects with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yu Tai counters with a left to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yu Tai throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Yu Tai has double underhooks.
Yu Tai lands an uppercut.
Jackson gets through Yu Tai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yu Tai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tam Yu Tai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu Tai.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yu Tai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson pushes Yu Tai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yu Tai working aggressively here.
Yu Tai blocking some punches.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yu Tai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yu Tai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Yu Tai controls the action.
Yu Tai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Yu Tai tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yu Tai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Yu Tai.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Yu Tai is working Jackson over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Yu Tai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yu Tai lands with a light punch inside.
Yu Tai lands a shoulder strike.
Yu Tai lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai - that landed with a thud.
Yu Tai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Yu Tai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yu Tai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yu Tai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Yu Tai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yu Tai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu Tai tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu Tai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yu Tai tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Yu Tai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Yu Tai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Yu Tai scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu Tai slows down the pace here.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands a left hand.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu Tai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yu Tai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Yu Tai cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Yu Tai 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yu Tai misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Yu Tai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yu Tai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Yu Tai moved out of range nicely.
Yu Tai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Yu Tai ducks down to avoid it.
Yu Tai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Yu Tai scores with a hook.
Yu Tai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Yu Tai connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yu Tai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yu Tai cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yu Tai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu Tai avoids a kick to the body.
Yu Tai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yu Tai.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Yu Tai is avoiding it.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Yu Tai moved out of range nicely.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yu Tai.
Yu Tai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tam Yu Tai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Yu Tai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yu Tai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yu Tai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yu Tai scores with a shot to the body.
Yu Tai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demetrius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yu Tai under the eye.
Yu Tai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yu Tai lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yu Tai throws out a powerful jab.
Yu Tai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yu Tai looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Yu Tai misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Certified Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yu Tai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yu Tai misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Yu Tai manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai moved away.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yu Tai is just out of range.
Yu Tai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yu Tai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson throws a body punch but Yu Tai moves out of range.
Yu Tai misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Yu Tai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yu Tai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yu Tai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Yu Tai checks it.
Yu Tai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Yu Tai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yu Tai walks into a left hand.
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 checks a leg kick.
Yu Tai lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yu Tai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tam Yu Tai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yu Tai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Yu Tai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yu Tai misses with a head kick.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yu Tai. That's going to slow Jackson down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tam Yu Tai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yu Tai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tam Yu Tai!
A victorious Tam Yu Tai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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