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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jackson (ranked 2363 p4p, 2576 weight class) and Zhyrgal Osmonov (ranked 305 p4p, 343 weight class). Zhyrgal Osmonov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zhyrgal Osmonov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osmonov gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Osmonov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Osmonov up and slammed him! Osmonov can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control!
Jackson working away.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Osmonov is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osmonov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osmonov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osmonov looking to break Jackson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jackson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Osmonov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Osmonov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jackson's head.
Osmonov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cozad The Island, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Osmonov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osmonov passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osmonov tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Osmonov keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson with the active half guard here but Osmonov passes nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to move to half guard but instead Osmonov has passed into mount! Damn!
Osmonov wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Osmonov.
Jackson wants to control but Osmonov is having none of it.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Osmonov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Osmonov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Osmonov!
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osmonov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson is trying to control Osmonov's posture but Osmonov avoids it.
Osmonov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Osmonov grinds an elbow into Jackson's temple.
Osmonov misses with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhyrgal Osmonov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Osmonov misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Osmonov fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Osmonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
We've been informed that Osmonov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osmonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Osmonov is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Osmonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson passes Osmonov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Osmonov is blocking nicely.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Osmonov is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from Osmonov's half guard. Osmonov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Osmonov dives on top into guard.
Osmonov looking to pass the guard.
Jackson controls Osmonov momentarily but Osmonov frees himself.
Osmonov is looking to advance position but Jackson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Osmonov has worked his arm free - good work by Osmonov!
That's two minutes 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 in side control, throwing shots but Osmonov defends.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Osmonov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Osmonov lands a couple of elbows.
Osmonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osmonov defends well.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Osmonov has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osmonov is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Osmonov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Osmonov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Osmonov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Osmonov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jackson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Osmonov turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jackson dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Osmonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Osmonov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osmonov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jon Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Osmonov is looking for a sweep.
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Osmonov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Osmonov.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Osmonov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osmonov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Osmonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Osmonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Osmonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Osmonov postures up.
Osmonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osmonov landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osmonov defends well.
Osmonov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jackson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Osmonov is looking to defend but Jackson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Osmonov! Jackson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Osmonov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Jackson!
Jon Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, Island clothing lite in his post fight interview.
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