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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
28
204 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Rua moved away.
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rua manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rua dives on top into guard.
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson 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.
Rua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Rua keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson prevents Rua from standing back up.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Rua is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rua tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looking to control but Rua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is working for a guillotine from mount but Rua frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Rua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Jackson pushes down on Rua's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rua is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Rua dodges it nicely.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Rua's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rua.
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Rua is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jackson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rua is holding on tight.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rua is on top in guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rua passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jackson strikes from the bottom but Rua passes into mount!
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rua. What's that going to do exactly?
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Rua is having none of it.
Jackson regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson has Rua pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rua tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Rua's guard.
Rua wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is taking a breather. Rua says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson prevents Rua from standing back up.
Jackson trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Rua won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Jackson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rua as he works his way to full guard.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushing down on Rua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rua is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rua defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thomas Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Jackson!
After the fight, Thomas Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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