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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaylin Acker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquel Magnificent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acker comes to the cage accompanied by The Motto. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaylin Acker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aquel Magnificent!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Magnificent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magnificent shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Acker eats them both and turns towards Magnificent to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jaylin Acker has been cut.
Magnificent misses with a double jab.
Magnificent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Acker doesn't manage to clinch there - Magnificent circles away.
Magnificent takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnificent throws a combination that misses
and Acker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Magnificent, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magnificent throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Magnificent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Acker checks a low kick from Magnificent.
Magnificent throws a combination that misses
and Acker counters with a nice uppercut.
Magnificent throws a right hand that Acker ducks under and follows up with a left that Acker also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnificent throws a right hand that Acker ducks under and follows up with a left that Acker also avoids with ease.
Acker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magnificent sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Acker somewhat.
Magnificent misses with a combination
and Acker counters with a head kick. That will keep Magnificent thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Magnificent looks gassed!
Magnificent misses with a combination
and Acker counters with a left and a right that stings Magnificent.
Acker moves into the clinch.
Magnificent takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Aquel Magnificent has been cut.
Acker breaks the clinch.
Magnificent throws a series of strikes that have Acker backpedaling.
Magnificent misses with a combination
and Acker counters with a single leg into guard. Magnificent didn't expect that.
That's two 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!
Acker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magnificent's head.
Magnificent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acker.
Magnificent preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Acker works over Magnificent with some ground and pound from guard.
Acker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magnificent's head.
Acker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnificent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acker.
Acker throwing strikes from guard but Magnificent blocks nicely.
Acker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Acker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnificent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Acker postures up in Magnificent's guard and throws a big left but Magnificent blocks it.
Acker scoring with some ground and pound.
Magnificent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Acker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Acker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magnificent's head.
Acker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magnificent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Acker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Acker prevents Magnificent from getting back to his feet.
Acker scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acker throws a big right hand that misses.
Acker postures up and lands a big shot to Magnificent's brow.
Acker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acker trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnificent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Acker is looking to work some ground and pound but Magnificent has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acker working some strikes from top position.
Acker postures up in Magnificent's guard and throws a big left but Magnificent blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Acker cracks Magnificent with a solid left hand.
Acker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magnificent's guard.
Nice strikes from Acker there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylin Acker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Magnificent is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Acker.
Aquel Magnificent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnificent throws a right and a left that Acker avoids nicely.
Magnificent thows a leg kick but Acker checks it
and Acker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Magnificent misses
and Acker counters with a left and a right that stings Magnificent.
Aquel Magnificent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magnificent misses with a leg kick
and Acker counters with a one-two to the body.
Jaylin Acker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magnificent loads up on a big right hand but Acker slips the punch.
Magnificent swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magnificent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Magnificent, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Acker moves in looking to clinch but Magnificent pushes him off.
Acker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magnificent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magnificent is breathing heavily.
Magnificent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acker tries to clinch but Magnificent moves away
and Magnificent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnificent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magnificent misses with a two punch combination.
Magnificent misses with a double jab
and Acker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magnificent stops a takedown attempt from Acker.
Magnificent blocks an elbow strike from Acker.
Acker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magnificent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Acker throws an elbow but misses.
Acker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Acker lands a nice elbow.
Acker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Acker throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acker breaks from the clinch.
Magnificent misses with a double jab
and Acker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Magnificent is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Acker tries to clinch there but Magnificent circles away.
Magnificent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magnificent throws a combination that misses
and Acker counters with a one-two to the body.
Acker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Acker is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Magnificent is predictable there
and Acker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnificent throws a left and a right that both miss
and Acker counters with a three punch combo that has Magnificent backing up. Magnificent nods at Acker to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magnificent circles away quickly and effectively.
Acker is looking to clinch but Magnificent is avoiding it.
Magnificent is looking to clinch but Acker is avoiding it.
Magnificent looks to throw a body kick
and Acker counters with a two punch combo.
Acker tries to clinch up.
Acker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Acker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magnificent tries to keep at a distance but Acker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Acker.
Magnificent blocks the elbow strike.
Magnificent avoids a wild elbow strike from Acker.
Acker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magnificent lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Acker manages to pull guard.
Acker controls Magnificent momentarily but Magnificent frees himself.
Acker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magnificent manages to get himself to full guard.
Acker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Acker throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acker lands a couple of digs.
Jaylin Acker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acker chips away with some ground and pound.
Acker throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylin Acker dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Acker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magnificent tries to land a body kick
and Acker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Acker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Acker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Acker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Acker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Acker wanted to stand there but Magnificent had control of the position.
Acker 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnificent wants to sweep but no luck.
Magnificent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Acker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Magnificent misses with a double jab
and Acker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Acker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Acker wants to stall.
Acker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Acker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Acker prevents Magnificent from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnificent has had enough of the clinch but Acker keeps him there for the moment.
Acker lands a damaging elbow.
Acker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magnificent is pressed up against the cage. Acker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magnificent down to the mat. Magnificent avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magnificent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magnificent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magnificent throws a right hand that Acker ducks under and follows up with a left that Acker also avoids with ease.
Magnificent lands with a nice combination. Acker backs away looking to recover.
Magnificent lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Magnificent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magnificent throws a combination that misses
and Acker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Acker closes the distance and clinches.
Acker throws an elbow but it misses.
Acker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jaylin Acker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magnificent working hard to break the clinch.
Acker looking to throw knees to the head but Magnificent is blocking nicely.
Magnificent takes a knee right on the jaw!
Acker scores with a shot to the side of Magnificent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acker throws an elbow but it misses.
Magnificent is trying to break the clinch but Acker has him pressed against the cage.
Magnificent takes an elbow to the forehead.
Acker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aquel Magnificent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnificent gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Acker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaylin Acker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Acker, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaylin Acker!
Jaylin Acker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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