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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod Pucak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rashad Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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226 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rod Pucak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch but Pucak is having none of it.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Pucak looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Pucak scores a takedown into full mount!
Pucak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pucak controlling his opponent.
Pucak tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pucak misses with some ground and pound and Jackson recovers position to half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Pucak trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Pucak trying to control from Jackson's half guard. Jackson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.
Pucak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson leaves Pucak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pucak shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Pucak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pucak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Pucak jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Pucak around his waist. Pucak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson working Pucak over with knees to the body.
Pucak is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pucak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pucak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson is pushing Pucak up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson presses Pucak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Pucak's ribcage.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
It looks like Rod Pucak has been cut.
Jackson digs a right hand into Pucak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pucak's gas tank.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Pucak's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod Pucak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson gets a clinch.
Pucak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pucak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pucak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Pucak has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Pucak letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pucak looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Pucak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pucak's defenses.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pucak takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pucak tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Pucak's ribcage.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Pucak 's eye.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson is looking to control Pucak's arms but Pucak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Pucak's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson presses Pucak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Pucak 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.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pucak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Pucak in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson tries to stall but Pucak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pucak's face.
Pucak wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pucak being controlled against the cage.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pucak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pucak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pucak up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pucak is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Pucak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Pucak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rashad Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pucak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pucak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pucak stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Pucak wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Pucak is looking for a kimura here.
Pucak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rod Pucak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pucak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pucak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Pucak is controlling him well.
Pucak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pucak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pucak looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pucak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pucak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pucak with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pucak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pucak tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pucak fails with the takedown
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Pucak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Pucak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Pucak tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Pucak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pucak tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Pucak drops back down to his feet.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Pucak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pucak goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pucak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pucak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pucak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson wants to stand but Pucak is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Pucak clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rod Pucak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pucak fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Pucak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Pucak letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Pucak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Pucak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pucak wants to clinch
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pucak avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rashad Jackson.
Pucak shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Pucak keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pucak has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pucak's face.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Pucak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Pucak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pucak is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pucak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pucak's brow.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Pucak jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pucak wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Pucak 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.
Pucak working a defensive guard here.
Jackson stands up from Pucak's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pucak shoots and misses
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Pucak pressed against the cage.
Pucak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pucak looking for a takedown.
Pucak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Pucak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pucak goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pucak shoots and misses
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Pucak.
Pucak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pucak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson presses Pucak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rod Pucak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pucak misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Rashad Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pucak has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pucak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Pucak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Pucak's ribcage.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Pucak gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Pucak managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson has Pucak pushed against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pucak.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pucak is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jackson to the mat. Jackson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pucak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pucak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pucak tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pucak taking a breather here.
Jackson is not content to let Pucak control the position.
Jackson prevents Pucak from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pucak wants to take a breather but Jackson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pucak.
Pucak wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Pucak is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pucak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pucak.
Rod Pucak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rashad Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Jackson!
Rashad Jackson is the new heavyweight champion!
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hype
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