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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D J Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Maino- All the above . Edgar Alvarez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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187 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edgar Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, D J Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like D J Jackson has been cut.
Alvarez throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarez sprawls well. Alvarez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edgar Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D J Jackson.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Alvarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
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 turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jackson throws an elbow but Alvarez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alvarez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Alvarez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alvarez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alvarez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Alvarez parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Alvarez parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
Jackson cracks Alvarez with a big elbow.
Jackson throws an elbow but Alvarez slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alvarez parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an elbow but Alvarez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Alvarez parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alvarez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Alvarez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D J Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D J Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alvarez!
Jackson looking to ground and pound but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jackson breaks from Alvarez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.
Alvarez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Alvarez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alvarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Alvarez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
D J Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alvarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alvarez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alvarez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alvarez parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D J Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on D J Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alvarez gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez avoids it well.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Alvarez defends.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alvarez some visible discomfort.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alvarez is avoiding damage well.
Alvarez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D J Jackson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D J Jackson's cut.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Alvarez lands a two punch combo.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson stands and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Alvarez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alvarez is avoiding damage well.
Alvarez dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alvarez is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alvarez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez avoids it well.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Alvarez defends.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Alvarez is defending the strikes.
Alvarez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Alvarez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvarez defending well though.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Alvarez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Alvarez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Alvarez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez advances position into side control!
Alvarez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jackson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D J Jackson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on D J Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Alvarez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Alvarez.
Edgar Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D J Jackson.
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alvarez fails to pull guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Alvarez manages to get underhooks.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarez sprawls well. Alvarez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarez lands a two punch combo.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvarez defending well though.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alvarez!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edgar Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Alvarez manages to avoid easily.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alvarez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alvarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson cracks Alvarez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Alvarez manages to avoid easily.
Jackson looking to ground and pound but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
D J Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Alvarez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
D J 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 44:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 44:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D J Jackson!
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hype
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