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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Jackson (ranked 6167 p4p, 25441 weight class) and Carlos Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bo Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Zapata's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zapata sprawls and moves away.
Zapata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Zapata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Zapata fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapata throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zapata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zapata's brow.
Zapata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zapata lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Bo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Zapata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Zapata is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Zapata into the cage.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zapata breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapata.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson tries to bum rush Zapata with a series of wild strikes but Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zapata throws a left that rocks Jackson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zapata dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jackson regain composure!
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zapata decides to stand back up.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zapata throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Bo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapata closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Zapata jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Zapata around his waist. Zapata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zapata manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zapata feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Zapata then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zapata looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Zapata swinging wildly here.
Zapata cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata's corner calls for a 1-2. Zapata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Zapata counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zapata.
Zapata scores with a jab to the body.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapata fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Zapata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Jackson's cut.
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.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Zapata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Zapata counters with a two punch combo.
Bo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Zapata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Zapata dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.
Zapata fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Zapata tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Zapata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson leaves Zapata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Zapata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zapata smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zapata has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zapata scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Zapata's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zapata dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.
Jackson dives in and grabs Zapata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zapata pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Zapata misses.
Zapata shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Zapata unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zapata.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Zapata gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zapata pulls guard successfully.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zapata dives on top into guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zapata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Zapata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bo Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zapata slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Zapata's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapata.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Zapata counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zapata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zapata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zapata dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bo Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Zapata.
Zapata scores with a three punch combo!
Zapata dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson shoots in but Zapata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.
Jackson throws a head kick but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zapata shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson with a poor takedown
letting Zapata counter with a right hand.
Jackson forces Zapata back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Zapata works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Zapata tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Zapata misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Zapata scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Zapata manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Zapata is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Zapata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zapata scores with a head kick.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Zapata sprawls well.
Zapata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Zapata.
Well Zapata 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Zapata!
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