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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Freak on a Leash. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Powerful takedowns
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamar Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Anderson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Anderson!
Anderson won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Anderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shamar Jackson.
Anderson throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Randy Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamar Jackson.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamar Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson trying to control but Jackson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamar Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Jackson 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.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Shamar Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Anderson has worked his arm free - good work by Anderson!
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Anderson prevents Jackson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Randy Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamar Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamar Jackson!
A victorious Shamar Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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