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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Jackson (ranked 437 p4p, 1122 weight class) and Patrick River (ranked 53 p4p, 148 weight class). River has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Demetrius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
River shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
River throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River avoids the body shot from Jackson.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River lands with a good body shot.
River wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River misses with a wild combination.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a cross.
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.
River looks to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
River fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. River is now in Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick River off! River jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson pushes River off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
River throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
River checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
River needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River misses with a body shot.
River shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
River misses with a looping left.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from River.
A short right from River.
River misses with the head strike.
River misses with a body punch.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
River turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and River manages to end up in side control.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by River.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
River throwing shots but missing, from side control.
River in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
River has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
River working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson tries to escape but River is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Demetrius Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from River.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
River misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
River loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
River scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Jackson catches River right on the button with a cross.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson checks a low kick from River.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demetrius Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
River throws a combination that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A low kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River slips a straight right by Jackson.
River misses with a looping right.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
River is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but River persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but River is controlling him well.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
River prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is not content to let River control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from River.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from River.
Jackson tries to kick River off but River keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
River not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patrick River has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from River there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Jackson is staying active underneath River, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
River is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson has one foot on River's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson swings for the body but River moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from River.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson checks a low kick from River.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
River throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
River checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River blocks a jab.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
And River tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
River tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
River ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from River.
River misses with the body kick
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
River takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
River blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by River.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson thumps River with a low kick.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River misses with a low kick.
River walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson cracks River with a good jab.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
A head kick misses from River.
A jab from River does it's job there.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson backing away here, and River unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River 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 chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thuds a left hand into River's body.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River lands a right hook to the body.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
River throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
River moves away from the strike by Jackson.
River throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
River is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from River.
River misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
River looks to clinch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River blocks a jab.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River has a takedown stuffed.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
Jackson misses the jab.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Jackson!
Demetrius Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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