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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between king bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Action Jackson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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223 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, king bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bell has a takedown stuffed.
bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. bell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
bell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
bell taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but bell is avoiding damage well.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but bell is avoiding damage well.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but bell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bell is breathing heavily.
bell dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson lands an elbow.
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!
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
bell dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
bell trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear bell down.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson tries for a kimura but bell is defending well.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but bell is avoiding damage well.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear bell down.
bell wants to control but Jackson postures up.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
bell parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable bell to escape.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson throws an elbow but bell slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and bell works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
bell has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
bell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
bell controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but bell is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson looks for a takedown but bell sprawls well.
bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson scores with a takedown into bell's guard.
bell is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Action Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson wants to advance to full mount but bell doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
bell trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
bell keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bell working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bell trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson working bell over with strikes.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
bell pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks bell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!
Action Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
bell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and bell is in trouble!
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
bell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bell keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but bell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson won't allow bell to sweep him here.
bell keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Action Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! bell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
bell throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
bell takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson has bell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. bell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
bell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bell is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
bell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for king bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. bell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as bell tries to tie him up.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from bell.
Jackson is working for takedown but bell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson prevents a body shot from bell.
bell gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
bell is trying to break free.
bell pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
bell working a defensive guard here.
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.
bell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. bell defends it easily.
bell 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.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. bell manages to get himself to full guard.
bell keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Action Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
bell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
king bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson wants to control from the top but bell keeps moving.
Jackson is fighting to break bell's control of his arms but bell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson trying to control but bell is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. bell is keeping the position for now.
bell wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as bell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but bell is proving a slippery customer.
king bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bell drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick bell off! bell jumps back into Jackson's guard.
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 king bell.
Well Jackson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Jackson!
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energy
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hype
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