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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Experiment III might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Come To Daddy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment III!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Experiment III moved away.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Experiment III manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Experiment III tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Experiment III's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Experiment III is keeping the position for now.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson throws a strike but Experiment III rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Experiment III throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Experiment III throwing strikes but missing.
Experiment III missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Experiment III is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson is trying to keep Experiment III in close.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Experiment III.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson trying to strike off his back.
Experiment III wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Experiment III preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Experiment III misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Experiment III throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Experiment III.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Experiment III scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
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 throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Experiment III's waist but Experiment III gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Experiment III misses the jab.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment III is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Experiment III's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Experiment III swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Experiment III avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Experiment III saw that one coming.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Experiment III counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Experiment III is defended easily by Jackson.
Joe Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Experiment III counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Experiment III connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment III goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jackson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Experiment III but great work by Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the position but Experiment III is working away.
Jackson is working Experiment III over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III regains half guard, as Jackson was trying to land strikes.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Experiment III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is trying to control. Experiment III wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Experiment III tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson is pressing down on Experiment III's thigh, looking to free his foot. Experiment III is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Experiment III avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Experiment III lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Experiment III, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment III.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Experiment III on the inside.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Experiment III does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment III swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Experiment III counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment III slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that Experiment III ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment III also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson cracks Experiment III with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Experiment III counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment III is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Experiment III looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Experiment III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Experiment III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Experiment III gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Experiment III won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson controls Experiment III momentarily but Experiment III frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson 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 working a defensive guard here.
Experiment III has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Experiment III passes into half guard.
Experiment III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Experiment III wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Experiment III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Experiment III with a flurry of punches that miss.
Experiment III throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Experiment III's guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Experiment III is keeping the position.
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!
Experiment III working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment III is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Experiment III.
Jackson stands and throws Experiment III's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment III.
Experiment III avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment III keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Experiment III slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment III is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment III cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Russian Experiment III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Experiment III looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Experiment III counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Experiment III sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Experiment III keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Experiment III has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Experiment III and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Experiment III moved out of range.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Experiment III tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Experiment III sprawls well.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Experiment III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment III with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment III 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Experiment III.
Experiment III is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Experiment III throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment III throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment III.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Experiment III's waist but Experiment III gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joe Jackson just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Experiment III backpedaling.
Experiment III misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson stuns Experiment III with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Experiment III keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Experiment III avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson defending well as Experiment III loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Experiment III to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson swings for the body but Experiment III moves out of range.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Experiment III's ribs.
Experiment III with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Experiment III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Experiment III manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Experiment III displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Experiment III with a jab.
Experiment III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Experiment III clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Experiment III does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment III circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Experiment III looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Experiment III postures up.
Experiment III looking to pass the guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Experiment III content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Experiment III is proving a slippery customer.
Experiment III 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 Experiment III has Jackson in his guard.
Experiment III wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Experiment III dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Experiment III won't allow it.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joe Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Experiment III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Experiment III swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Experiment III did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Experiment III's head.
Jackson moves nicely into side control.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Experiment III tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Experiment III is rocked!
Jackson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Experiment III looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jackson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Jackson!
Joe Jackson is the new lightweight champion!
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