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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson's choice of entrance music: Can't be Touched. Quinton Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyon Okiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Okiro's guard.
Okiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Okiro is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Okiro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Okiro!
Jackson pulls Okiro in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Okiro takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Okiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okiro has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson has hold of one of Okiro's legs. Okiro is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Okiro 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Okiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Okiro has taken his back!
Okiro is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Okiro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Okiro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson.
Okiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okiro's head.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okiro keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson stops Okiro from standing up.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Okiro is retaining full guard.
Okiro keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okiro is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Okiro keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okiro throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Quinton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okiro avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackson.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Okiro avoids a strike by Jackson and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Jackson's guard! Fantastic escape!
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okiro is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has Okiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Okiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Okiro throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Okiro throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lyon Okiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okiro misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okiro. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okiro tries to clinch up
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Okiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okiro misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Okiro shows good takedown defense.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Okiro backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro scores with a kick to the body.
Okiro swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Okiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okiro tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Okiro swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lyon Okiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okiro throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Okiro.
Okiro slips under a jab.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okiro throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Okiro only half commits.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Okiro is just out of range.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Okiro's body. Okiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Okiro.
Jackson moves out of range as Okiro strikes.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Okiro moves away and avoids it.
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!
Okiro tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okiro tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Okiro is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Okiro moves into the clinch.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Okiro is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Okiro is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Okiro is squirming around nicely.
Jackson misses with some ground and pound and Okiro recovers position to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okiro defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Okiro is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Okiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Okiro is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okiro avoid being mounted?
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Okiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Okiro blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okiro is keeping the position for now.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lyon Okiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Okiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okiro keeps working.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Okiro's head.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okiro defending well though.
Okiro won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Okiro dodges it nicely.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Okiro to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
A relieved looking Quinton Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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