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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamaru Jackson (ranked 3132 p4p, 1983 weight class) and Cohen Hawthorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akamaru Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cohen Hawthorne!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawthorne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hawthorne.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawthorne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawthorne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hawthorne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawthorne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to circle away but Hawthorne has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Hawthorne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawthorne rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hawthorne tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Hawthorne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawthorne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Hawthorne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawthorne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hawthorne stalling in the clinch.
Hawthorne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akamaru Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Hawthorne.
Hawthorne content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawthorne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Hawthorne goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawthorne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hawthorne counter with a right hand.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Hawthorne throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Hawthorne avoids it well and moves away.
Hawthorne moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson is looking to control Hawthorne's arms but Hawthorne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Jackson taking a breather.
Hawthorne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawthorne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawthorne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawthorne breaks the clinch.
Hawthorne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawthorne shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawthorne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawthorne jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Hawthorne around his waist. Hawthorne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hawthorne breaks from the clinch.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akamaru Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawthorne tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawthorne to the ground. Hawthorne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawthorne slips under a jab from Jackson.
Hawthorne moves into the clinch.
Hawthorne is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hawthorne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Hawthorne controlling the action here for a moment.
Hawthorne pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawthorne has wrist control.
Hawthorne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Hawthorne wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Hawthorne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Hawthorne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Hawthorne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne moves into the clinch.
Hawthorne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson tries to stall but Hawthorne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hawthorne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawthorne tries to clinch up.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawthorne counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Hawthorne to acknowledge the strikes.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hawthorne lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawthorne drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Hawthorne misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson letting Hawthorne take a breather here.
Hawthorne manages to break the clinch.
Hawthorne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cohen Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawthorne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hawthorne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Good control from Hawthorne.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawthorne misses with punches from the back.
My spies in Cozad MMA New York inform me that Hawthorne has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hawthorne is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jackson is defending well though. Hawthorne let's go of the attempt for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hawthorne is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Hawthorne is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jackson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hawthorne trying to control.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Hawthorne won't let him.
Hawthorne is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Hawthorne. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hawthorne's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson.
Hawthorne trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson won't allow Hawthorne to sweep him here.
Hawthorne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawthorne pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Jackson stops Hawthorne from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawthorne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawthorne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Cohen Hawthorne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawthorne tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Hawthorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Hawthorne moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawthorne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawthorne.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cohen Hawthorne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawthorne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Hawthorne ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akamaru Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Hawthorne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Hawthorne closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hawthorne is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawthorne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawthorne can't get the takedown.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hawthorne after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawthorne manages to pull guard.
Hawthorne wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Hawthorne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawthorne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawthorne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akamaru Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hawthorne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawthorne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Hawthorne is quick to defend against it.
Hawthorne defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawthorne throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet.
Hawthorne is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Cohen Hawthorne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawthorne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hawthorne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawthorne is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Hawthorne has control of the leg.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawthorne is working away from the top position though.
Hawthorne controlling the action here.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akamaru Jackson.
Well Hawthorne 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cohen Hawthorne!
A victorious Cohen Hawthorne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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