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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DeSean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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143 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, DeSean Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson motions for Gracie to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson slips a jab from Gracie.
Adam Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
DeSean Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Gracie is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Adam Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeSean Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie slips a jab from Jackson.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Jackson cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Jackson wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
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 on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson trying to control here.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. DeSean Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Gracie!
Adam Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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