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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russ Simons (ranked 1630 p4p, 1911 weight class) and Akamaru Jackson (ranked 201 p4p, 234 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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12 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Russ Simons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akamaru Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Simons throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simons looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Simons fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Simons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Simons does no damage.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Simons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson cracks Simons with a solid left hand.
Simons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Simons manages to get to full guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Simons blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson postures up in Simons's guard and throws a big left but Simons blocks it.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simons's head.
It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Simons has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Simons avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Simons postures up.
Jackson tries to roll over but Simons keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Simons is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simons is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is looking to control Simons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Simons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simons manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Russ Simons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russ Simons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson looks to land a combination. Simons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Simons avoids it well.
As Jackson looks to move away, Simons throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Simons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Simons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Russ Simons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simons looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson postures up in Simons's guard and throws a big left but Simons blocks it.
Simons controlling Jackson's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simons.
Russ Simons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Simons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Simons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Simons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Simons circles away easily
and Simons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simons tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Simons thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Akamaru Jackson has been cut.
Simons connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Simons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson switches off momentarily and Simons cracks him with a monster right hand! Jackson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Simons dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Simons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russ Simons!
Russ Simons seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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