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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Sabre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabre misses with the combination.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Sabre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Sabre counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Sabre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sabre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sabre as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson has Sabre pushed against the cage.
Sabre pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson tries to stall but Sabre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Sabre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sabre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sabre manages to break the clinch.
Sabre looks to throw a body kick
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Sabre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sabre looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Sabre slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Sabre throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sabre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Sabre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson tries to bum rush Sabre with a series of wild strikes but Sabre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sabre is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sabre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sabre as he avoids it easily.
Matt Sabre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Jackson.
Sabre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sabre misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Sabre backing up. Sabre nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sabre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Sabre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabre.
Sabre scores with a hook.
Sabre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sabre works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Sabre counters with a thumping low kick.
Sabre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Sabre.
Sabre looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Sabre misses with a body kick.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Sabre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a body punch but Sabre moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Sabre tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sabre throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Sabre dominated that round.
That's time! Sabre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sabre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Sabre counter with a right hand.
Jackson jabs Sabre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Sabre moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sabre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sabre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabre moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Sabre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sabre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sabre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabre throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Sabre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sabre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabre.
Sabre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Sabre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sabre clinches.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Sabre taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Sabre avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Sabre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabre backwards.
Jackson cracks Sabre with a nice body shot.
Sabre breaks the clinch.
Sabre misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson cracks Sabre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabre was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Sabre moves out of range.
Brandon Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Sabre's body. Sabre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Sabre misses with a wild body shot.
Sabre throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Sabre lands with a cross.
Sabre throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Sabre counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Sabre dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Crunch! Sabre slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
Sabre with a jab.
Sabre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Sabre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Sabre.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Sabre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sabre connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson throws a hook but Sabre blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Sabre moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Sabre counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sabre.
Sabre lands a lovely overhand right.
Sabre is looking to score with low kicks.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Sabre feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabre misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sabre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabre was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sabre counters with a stiff right hand.
Sabre misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sabre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabre.
Matt Sabre is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sabre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Sabre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sabre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sabre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Sabre.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Sabre.
Sabre is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Brandon Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Sabre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Sabre tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sabre throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sabre. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sabre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Sabre.
Sabre rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Sabre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Sabre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sabre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Sabre!
After winning the bout, Matt Sabre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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