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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reagan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Reagan Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diogo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Souza is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Souza.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Souza has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reagan Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Souza.
Souza can't get the takedown.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Jackson.
It looks like Diogo Souza has been cut.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Souza blocks it.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Souza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Souza's ribcage.
Souza looks gassed!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Souza avoids it.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Souza.
Souza looking for a takedown.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson presses Souza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is stalling here.
Souza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reagan Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Souza is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Souza is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Souza looking for a takedown.
Souza lands a takedown into guard.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Souza is controlling him.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Souza pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reagan Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diogo Souza's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson pushes Souza away with a front kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Souza shoots in.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch but Souza moves out of range.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reagan Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Souza.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Reagan Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Souza is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souza.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Souza takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Souza 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.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souza has Jackson in his guard.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Souza had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson stands up from Souza's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reagan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reagan Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diogo Souza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Souza avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Souza avoids nicely.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson forces Souza back against the cage and clinches.
Souza being controlled against the cage.
Souza wants a takedown but no success here.
Reagan Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Souza.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Souza is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Souza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Souza's face.
Souza has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson tries to stall but Souza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Souza's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Souza can't get the takedown.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Souza is keeping busy.
Souza has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
Jackson tries to escape but Souza is in control.
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson tries to escape but Souza is in control.
Souza swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Souza's guard.
Reagan Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Souza 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.
Souza 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reagan 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reagan Jackson!
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