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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caleb Thomas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caleb Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Thomas can't get the takedown.
Thomas presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson is stalling here.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas lands a takedown into guard.
Jackson working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Thomas tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thomas stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Thomas scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Thomas gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jackson advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Thomas fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson pushing down on Thomas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson prevents Thomas from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thomas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caleb Thomas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Thomas rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson stops Thomas from standing up.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Thomas defends it.
Thomas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bo Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Thomas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
Jackson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jackson looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Thomas is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jackson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Thomas has his hands clasped together but Jackson breaks the hold and Thomas is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo 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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FIGHT
RATING
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