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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between KO Jacckson (ranked 214 p4p, 204 weight class) and Aleks Nik (ranked 33 p4p, 30 weight class). Nik has chosen Ноггано - стволок за поясок as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, KO Jacckson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Nik!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacckson lands with a right hand.
Nik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jacckson slips under a jab.
Nik connects with a body shot that sends Jacckson's belly button to the back.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacckson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nik connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nik. Jacckson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Nik. Beautiful body shot.
Nik moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Jacckson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
Nik prevents the takedown attempt.
Nik misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Jacckson.
Jacckson blocks a body shot from Nik.
A short left from Jacckson.
Jacckson tries to stall but Nik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nik swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacckson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nik misses with a body punch.
Jacckson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nik is defending well.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacckson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nik working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jacckson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nik.
Nik scores with a shoulder strike.
Nik blocks an uppercut.
Jacckson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jacckson cracks Nik with a nice body shot.
Nik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nik moves away from the strike by Jacckson.
Nik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacckson with a body shot.
Nik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacckson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacckson throws a jab when Nik was well out of range.
Nik jabs Jacckson right on the nose. Jacckson blinks but takes it well.
Jacckson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nik lands with an overhand left.
Nik throws a hook to the side of Jacckson's head but Jacckson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacckson is looking to counter punch.
Jacckson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacckson throws a right hand that Nik ducks under and follows up with a left that Nik also avoids with ease.
Jacckson misses with a low kick.
Jacckson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nik throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Jacckson catches Nik right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson fails with the takedown
and Nik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nik moves out of range as Jacckson strikes.
Nik with a nice cross.
Aleks Nik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacckson moves away.
Nik slips a jab from Jacckson.
Jacckson throws a jab when Nik was well out of range.
Nik scores with the left hand. Jacckson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nik punishes Jacckson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jacckson doesn't manage to clinch there - Nik circles away.
Jacckson throws out a loose jab but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nik tries to clinch there but Jacckson circles away.
Jacckson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nik is trying to defend but Jacckson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jacckson wants to pass to mount but Nik is defending the position.
Jacckson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson controlling the action here.
Nik is trying to control but can't.
Jacckson thows a huge punch but Nik dodges it nicely.
Jacckson throws a strike but Nik avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacckson controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nik holds on and takes a little breather.
Jacckson postures up in Nik's guard and throws a big left but Nik blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacckson controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jacckson is working Nik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacckson manages to get himself to full guard.
Nik trying to control but Jacckson is working from the bottom.
Jacckson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jacckson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nik.
Jacckson throws a leg kick but Nik moved away.
KO Jacckson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacckson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Jacckson there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacckson swings widly with a right hand
and Nik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacckson thinking.
Jacckson misses with a straight right.
Nik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nik works Jacckson's body with a nice hook.
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 KO Jacckson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nik moves out of range of the strikes.
Nik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacckson on the side of the head.
Jacckson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jacckson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nik cracks Jacckson with a nice body shot.
Nik misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nik.
Jacckson scores with a shot to the side of Nik's head.
Nik lands a shot to the body.
KO Jacckson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jacckson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nik misses with a body punch.
Nik gets through Jacckson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nik misses with a punch to the body.
Jacckson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacckson has a couple of punches blocked by Nik.
Jacckson wants a takedown.
Jacckson stalling in the clinch but Nik improves position.
Nik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jacckson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nik lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nik.
Jacckson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacckson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nik misses with some punches.
Nik lands a right hand.
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacckson's elbow.
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacckson's elbow.
Nik misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacckson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nik prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacckson's elbow.
Nik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nik throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacckson.
Jacckson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nik tries to throw a body punch but Jacckson avoids it by throwing Nik back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacckson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nik lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Jacckson.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nik misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacckson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacckson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jacckson lands a two punch combo.
Jacckson lands a nice shot that snaps Nik's head back.
A jab from Jacckson misses.
Nik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jacckson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jacckson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Jacckson.
Jacckson ducks under a wild hook from Nik.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jacckson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nik in his tracks.
Nik has Jacckson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Jacckson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacckson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Nik counter with a right hand.
Nik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nik misses with a hook. Jacckson ducked under it nicely.
Jacckson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nik swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacckson.
Nik tries to clinch up.
Jacckson throws a big shot that misses.
Jacckson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nik swivels and escapes.
Nik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacckson.
Nik looks to land a left hand but Jacckson moved out of range nicely.
Nik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacckson is looking to clinch.
Jacckson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacckson.
Nik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacckson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jacckson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nik controlling the position.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacckson throwing strikes but missing.
Nik wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleks Nik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jacckson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jacckson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacckson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nik looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacckson is just out of range.
Jacckson swings widly with a right hand
and Nik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jacckson misses with a looping right.
Nik fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacckson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Jacckson coming out on top.
Jacckson throws a hook but Nik blocks it.
As Jacckson backs off Nik throws a huge counter combo but Jacckson manages to avoid it all.
Jacckson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jacckson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacckson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nik sprawls well initially but Jacckson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jacckson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacckson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jacckson is stalling here. Nik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jacckson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik wants to control but Jacckson is keeping him busy.
Jacckson is trying to get back to his feet.
Nik working the head with strikes.
The referee asks Nik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nik prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jacckson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nik wants to control but Jacckson is keeping him busy.
Jacckson is trying to buck Nik off.
Nik trying to control the action but Jacckson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacckson is pushing Nik's head away, looking to escape. Nik manages to hold on to the position though.
Nik trying to control the position but Jacckson is working away.
Nik is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nik creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jacckson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nik throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jacckson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nik has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacckson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jacckson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacckson looks to land a combination. Nik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
Jacckson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nik throws a good cross that connects.
Nik misses with a looping right.
Jacckson tries to clinch there but Nik circles away.
Nik forces Jacckson back against the cage and clinches.
Jacckson blocks a body shot from Nik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacckson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
KO Jacckson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacckson misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacckson controls the position from side control.
Jacckson working the ground and pound.
Jacckson misses with the ground and pound.
Nik struggling a bit here.
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 KO Jacckson.
I think Jacckson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... KO Jacckson!
KO Jacckson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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