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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Jackson (ranked 984 p4p, 460 weight class) and Genkei Takahashi (ranked 141 p4p, 67 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Demetrius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demetrius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takahashi keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Jackson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Takahashi leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Jackson with the inside leg kick.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Takahashi prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Takahashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Takahashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Takahashi is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takahashi stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takahashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson kicks Takahashi off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Takahashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Takahashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Jackson slips a jab from Takahashi.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Takahashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takahashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Takahashi's body. Takahashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Takahashi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Takahashi tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Genkei Takahashi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson thumps Takahashi with a low kick.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Takahashi's legs.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Takahashi.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi connects with the punch.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Takahashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Good leg kick by Jackson.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Takahashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takahashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
A cross from Takahashi lands.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takahashi checks it well.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takahashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takahashi slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses the jab.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takahashi doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Genkei Takahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Takahashi scores with a spinning back kick!
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Jackson.
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takahashi darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Takahashi into the cage.
Jab from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi has a takedown stuffed.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Demetrius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genkei Takahashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Takahashi had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Takahashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Takahashi pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson feints and then cracks Takahashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takahashi down.
Takahashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Takahashi. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takahashi tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Jackson misses.
A low kick lands for Takahashi.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a left to the body.
Takahashi drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Takahashi stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takahashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genkei Takahashi.
Well Takahashi 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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