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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demarcus Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Jackson swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
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 lands with a slapping head kick.
Demarcus Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Jackson throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Jackson slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie slips a jab from Jackson.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
Oooh a lovely combination from Jackson sends Gracie down but not out. Jackson dives into side control looking to finish.
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Alex Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Jackson stands up.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demarcus Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four 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.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Gracie looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demarcus 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demarcus Jackson!
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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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