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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Jackson (ranked 1169 p4p, 895 weight class) and Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 88 p4p, 69 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chukwu Adeoluwa was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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14 - 13 - 0 |
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170 cm
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140
20 - 12 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson feints and as Adeoluwa raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adeoluwa pulls Jackson in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Adeoluwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adeoluwa pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Adeoluwa keeps trying to improve his position.
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adeoluwa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Adeoluwa blocks nicely.
Jackson won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adeoluwa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Adeoluwa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Adeoluwa blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position here.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Adeoluwa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Adeoluwa!
Adeoluwa works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Adeoluwa distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson pulls Adeoluwa in close to prevent any damage.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adeoluwa scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping busy.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Adeoluwa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adeoluwa is continuing to stall.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson dominated that 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.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adeoluwa can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adeoluwa momentarily.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Adeoluwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson prevents Adeoluwa from improving his position.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa is trying to control but can't.
Adeoluwa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Adeoluwa dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa wants to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa gets back to full guard.
Jackson works over Adeoluwa with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adeoluwa is on top in guard.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adeoluwa manages to get himself to full guard.
Adeoluwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Adeoluwa, not yet.
Nick Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Adeoluwa trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson postures up in Adeoluwa's guard and throws a big left but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Adeoluwa has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Adeoluwa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Adeoluwa!
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Adeoluwa throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adeoluwa's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Adeoluwa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa lands strikes from half guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adeoluwa in particular looking to stall.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.
Adeoluwa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
Adeoluwa connects with a single shot there.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Adeoluwa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Adeoluwa's ribs.
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Adeoluwa's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adeoluwa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson postures up in Adeoluwa's guard and throws a big left but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Adeoluwa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
Adeoluwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Nick Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Adeoluwa thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adeoluwa controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Adeoluwa trying to control here.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Adeoluwa's hands, connecting with Adeoluwa's forehead.
Adeoluwa has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson passes to side control.
Jackson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Adeoluwa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Adeoluwa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Adeoluwa misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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