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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Semtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fro Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fro Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Semtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fro Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semtex tries to clinch up.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Semtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semtex has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Semtex.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Semtex scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Semtex on the inside.
Semtex floors Jackson with a big punch on the inside! Jackson is trying to recover but Semtex dives into side control.
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Fro Jackson has been cut.
Semtex is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Semtex finish him?
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semtex is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Semtex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Semtex throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Semtex wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semtex with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Semtex postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has his foot on Semtex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Semtex works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Semtex trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Semtex keeps moving.
Jackson won't allow Semtex to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Semtex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fro 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.
Semtex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Semtex wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Semtex counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson jumps guard but Semtex stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semtex.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Semtex gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Semtex.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
John Semtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fro Jackson.
A short right from Semtex.
A head punch on the inside from Semtex fails to land.
Semtex scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson has hold of one of Semtex's legs. Semtex is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Semtex on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Semtex tries to get out of the position.
Semtex is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semtex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Semtex looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semtex looking for subs off his back but Jackson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Semtex wants to control but Jackson passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Semtex, who protects the arm well.
Semtex wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Semtex looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fro Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fro Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Semtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Semtex holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semtex prevents the takedown attempt.
Semtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Semtex.
Semtex lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson is working for takedown but Semtex is calmly controlling the position for now.
John Semtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fro Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Semtex just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Semtex throws a head punch that misses.
Semtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semtex lands a nice uppercut.
Semtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Semtex throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Semtex pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Semtex moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Semtex counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Semtex shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semtex not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Semtex is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Semtex to get the leverage.
Semtex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson wants to control but Semtex is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Semtex tries to stand and escape but Jackson is controlling the position.
Semtex lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Semtex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Semtex prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Semtex.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Semtex showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Semtex 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Semtex!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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