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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Wu Tang - Triumph as his entrance music. 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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32
167 lbs
25 - 7 - 1 |
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175 cm
28
165 lbs
23 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson punishes Herberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Herberg checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herberg.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Herberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Herberg tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Herberg wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson trying to control but Herberg is having none of it.
Herberg working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Herberg can't escape the position.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Herberg because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herberg is looking to escape.
Herberg can't escape the position.
Herberg is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Herberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson pulls Herberg in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Herberg stops Jackson from standing up.
Herberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rashad Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Herberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Herberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson is controlling Herberg's trapped leg to prevent Herberg from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to control but Herberg is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herberg trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Herberg is controlling well.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Herberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Herberg is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson tries to roll over but Herberg keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herberg working Jackson over with strikes.
Herberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson pushes Herberg off looking to stand but Herberg dives back in and keeps control.
Herberg not doing much here.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Herberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Herberg won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Herberg wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herberg is one step ahead there.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herberg throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Herberg's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Herberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johan Herberg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herberg on the side of the head.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Herberg tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herberg gets the takedown into side control.
Herberg lands some shots froms side control.
Herberg lands a few punches from side control.
It looks like Rashad Jackson has been cut.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
Herberg is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herberg is trying to ground and pound but Jackson uses the momentary lack of control by Herberg to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Herberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Herberg throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Herberg from controlling successfully.
Herberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Herberg 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.
Herberg trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Herberg forces his way into half guard.
Herberg throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Herberg from controlling successfully.
Jackson is trying to keep Herberg in close.
Herberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is controlling Herberg's posture.
Herberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Herberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Herberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Herberg taking shots to the head.
Herberg regains half guard.
Herberg wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herberg controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Herberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson cracks Herberg with a solid left hand.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg 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.
Herberg controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Herberg keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Herberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herberg off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Jackson misses
so Herberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Herberg postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Herberg 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.
Johan Herberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
That's time! Herberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Herberg moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johan Herberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Herberg which made him look bad.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Herberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Herberg defending well.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herberg keeps working.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Herberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Herberg tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Herberg manages to get to full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Herberg is working from the bottom.
Herberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herberg 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 is trying to stand up here but Herberg is controlling him well.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Herberg stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herberg is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rashad Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is looking to stand up but Herberg isn't so interested in that idea.
Herberg wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Herberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herberg.
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.
Herberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herberg postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Johan Herberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herberg seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Herberg trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Herberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Herberg, not yet.
Herberg is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Herberg to sweep him here.
Johan Herberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Herberg wants to clinch.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Herberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Herberg's head.
Herberg checks a low kick from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herberg tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johan Herberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herberg fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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