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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorm Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Billie Holiday - Gloomy Sunday. Stack is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prodigy - Mindfields. Big Stack acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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191 cm
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221 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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217 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thorm Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Stack! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson leaves Stack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stack at a distance.
No joy there for Stack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stack ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson. Jackson connects with a body shot. Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy. Thorm Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackson misses the shot to the body. Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Stack shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stack's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Stack, before circling back to the center of the mat. Thorm Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Stack. Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stack momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Stack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jackson is looking to wear down Stack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson works Stack's body with a nice hook. Stack misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stack tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily and Stack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stack on the side of the head. Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jackson digs a good hook to Stack's body.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stack. Stack misses with a two punch combination.
Stack looks gassed! Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Stack throws a combination that misses and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jackson checks a low kick from Stack. Stack shoots and misses and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson lands with a good body shot. Stack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jackson lands with a nice body punch. Thorm Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackson cracks Stack with a good jab. Stack moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Stack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson scores with a jab. Stack acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jackson lands with a shot to the body. Jackson jabs Stack to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson. Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jackson jabs Stack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Stack's head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson. Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jackson lands with a shot to the body. Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Stack's head back.
Jackson connects with a body shot. Stack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jackson sizes up Stack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Stack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. 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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Stack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stack misses with a wild body shot. Jackson sizes up Stack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jackson with a hook. Jab from Jackson. Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jackson lands with a shot to the body. A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Stack's defenses. Stack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stack has his takedown stuffed and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Stack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stack with a poor takedown and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorm Jackson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson connects with a crisp jab. Stack throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Stack's defenses. Stack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stack can do to turn this around? Stack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jackson throws a body punch but Stack moves out of range. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stack might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jackson has got the better of the exchanges. Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Stack's head back.
Stack is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jackson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stack. Jackson jabs Stack to the body, keeping him at a distance. Stack is breathing heavily. Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Stack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Thorm Jackson is winning the standup battle so far. Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Stack misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Stack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jackson stuns Stack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Stack takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jackson lands with a good body shot. Jackson stuns Stack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jackson thuds a left hand into Stack's body. Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jackson thuds a left hand into Stack's body. Jackson scores with a jab to the body. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stack moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A cross from Jackson lands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson misses the shot to the body. Jackson punishes Stack's body with a nice straight punch. Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stack.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Stack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stack. Stack circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Stack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stack.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stack misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. Jackson lands a jab to Stack's midsection. Stack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jackson lands with an overhand left. Jackson sizes up Stack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Stack takes one on the button. Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Stack on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stack with a poor takedown and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stack thinking. Stack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Stack takes one on the button. Stack takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson sizes up Stack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jackson misses with a wild body shot. Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stack.
Stack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson jabs Stack to the body, keeping him at a distance. Stack wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab. Stack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorm Jackson dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackson catches Stack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Stack has his takedown stuffed and Jackson counters with a nice body shot. Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stack wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range. Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stack tries to clinch but fails miserably and Jackson counters with a left to the body. Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jackson jabs at Stack's body. Stack throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Stack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jackson cracks a nice hook into Stack's ribs. Jackson scores with a jab. Stack acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jackson with a jab. Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jackson works the jab nicely. Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jackson digs a good body shot into Stack's ribs. Jackson dips to his left and cracks Stack with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Stack takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jackson lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson lands with an overhand left. Jackson lands a jab to Stack's midsection. Nice shot by Jackson. Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top. Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Stack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Jackson lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jackson lunges at Stack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stack's hand. Stack takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stack misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jackson punishes Stack's body with a nice straight punch. Stack misses with a straight left. Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice shot lands for Jackson. Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Stack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stack in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson lunges at Stack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stack's hand. Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Stack on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jackson stuns Stack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jackson stuns Stack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Stack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Big Stack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Thorm Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jackson connects with a right hand. Stack shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight! Thorm Jackson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorm Jackson!
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