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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacarias Roque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zacarias Roque!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Roque sprawls well.
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Roque takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Roque avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Roque pushes him off.
Roque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roque tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roque to the ground. Roque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Roque fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Roque is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Roque as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Roque tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Roque won't allow it.
Roque has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Roque jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Roque keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Roque is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Roque striking off his back but it's not causing Jackson any problems.
Roque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roque is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Roque to his feet.
Roque shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roque's shoulder. That is not cool.
Roque is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Roque here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Roque wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson cracks Roque with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roque is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roque as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roque looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Roque is breathing heavily.
Jackson trying to control the position but Roque is working away.
Roque throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Roque shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Roque moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roque looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roque wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson stands up and beckons Roque to his feet.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Roque tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roque manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roque connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson stays in close to Roque's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is in close to Roque's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Roque stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roque shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson postures up.
Roque keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson prevents Roque from getting back to his feet.
Roque is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson stays in close to Roque's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roque, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roque in his tracks.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roque scores with a push kick.
Roque avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Roque with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Roque is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Roque is controlling the position.
Roque wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roque throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Roque. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Roque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson manages to pull guard.
Roque trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Roque isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson wriggles free and stands up.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roque is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson has Roque up against the cage in a clinch.
Roque avoiding damage.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson pulls guard.
Roque drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Roque off! Roque jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Roque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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 wants to free his trapped foot but Roque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson winds up and cracks Roque with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roque wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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