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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ecurb Bliss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 cm
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164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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174 cm
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156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ecurb Bliss! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bliss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bliss there as he acknowledges the shot. Bliss tries to clinch up. Jackson leaves Bliss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bliss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes. Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bliss on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jackson scores with a punch to the head. Bliss closes the distance and lands a one-two. Bliss moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off. Jackson missing with a left hand there. Bliss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bliss manages to avoid it. Bliss fails in his attempt to clinch. Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson punishes Bliss's body with a nice straight punch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bliss. Julian Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ecurb Bliss. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bliss. Bliss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bliss off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jackson tests Bliss's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jackson throws the left hand but Bliss avoids the punch easily. Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bliss's hands. Bliss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side. Bliss shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bliss looks winded! Bliss moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off. Bliss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bliss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nice shot lands for Jackson. Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jackson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bliss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away. A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bliss has double underhooks. Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bliss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. Bliss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage. Bliss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bliss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away. Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jackson can't break the clinch.
Bliss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jackson is leaning against Bliss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Bliss is controlling him. Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bliss is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now. Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson wants to break free but Bliss has control.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Bliss is controlling the position. Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Bliss keeps him there for the moment. Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bliss misses with an elbow strike.
Bliss scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to circle away but Bliss has him pinned against the cage. Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bliss tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Bliss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away. Bliss has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle. Bliss keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bliss tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bliss drops back down to his feet.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bliss wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bliss has him pressed against the cage. Bliss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Jackson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson scores with a nice head shot. Bliss tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bliss is looking to clinch. Bliss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Julian Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bliss punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch. A jab from Jackson misses. Jackson digs a good body shot into Bliss's ribs. Bliss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ecurb Bliss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bliss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bliss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bliss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jackson connects with a crisp jab. Bliss is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Bliss's takedown attempt.
Julian Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ecurb Bliss. Jackson is working Bliss over against the cage. Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch. Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Bliss has him pressed against the cage. Jackson pushes Bliss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jackson digs a right hand underneath Bliss's ribcage. Bliss let out a lung full of air as it connected. Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bliss has double underhooks. Bliss is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bliss won't allow it.
Bliss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bliss backwards. Jackson tries to break the clinch but Bliss is controlling the position. Jackson is trying to push Bliss away but Bliss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bliss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now. Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Bliss has him pressed against the cage. Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jackson is trying to break free. Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bliss has double underhooks. Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bliss backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bliss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson cracks Bliss with an open hand slap. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bliss. Nice body punch from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bliss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bliss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bliss there as he acknowledges the shot. Jackson lands with a right hand. Julian Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bliss on the side of the head. Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bliss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jackson lands with a cross. Bliss slips under a jab from Jackson. Bliss on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bliss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bliss somewhat. Jackson thuds his right hand into Bliss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Julian Jackson is winning the standup battle so far. Bliss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bliss looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well. Bliss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bliss scrambles back to his feet. Bliss walks into a jab. Jackson cracks Bliss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bliss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bliss takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bliss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Bliss's head back.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Bliss.
Jackson connects with a jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bliss shoots in but no luck this time. This has been an exciting period of action! Bliss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jackson cracks Bliss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Jackson 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!
Bliss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bliss doesn't seem phased though. Nice defenses there by Bliss. Jackson misses with a looping right. Donk. Jackson catches Bliss right on the button with a cross. Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bliss. Jackson misses with an uppercut. Bliss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Bliss looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jackson scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bliss shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bliss should have avoided that one. Bliss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Some wild striking there from Bliss.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bliss fails with a takedown attempt. Julian Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ecurb Bliss. Bliss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson. Bliss shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bliss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jackson tests Bliss's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bliss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson with a jab. Bliss tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bliss is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jackson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bliss. Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bliss on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bliss looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well. Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw. A punch lands to the side of Bliss 's head but he takes it in his stride. A left lands for Jackson. Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bliss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Bliss's ribs. Jackson scores with a nice strike. Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw. Bliss takes a shot right to the bread basket. This has been an exciting period of action! A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target. Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab. Jackson lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blisss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bliss tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bliss takes one on the button. Jackson lands with an overhand left. Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jackson is working Bliss over against the cage. Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bliss backwards. Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Bliss is controlling him. Bliss keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jackson wants to break free but Bliss has control.
Bliss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Jackson is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson is trying to push Bliss away but Bliss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jackson gets through Bliss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bliss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jackson presses Bliss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Julian Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jackson tries to circle away but Bliss has him pinned against the cage. Bliss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bliss is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Bliss into the cage. Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bliss won't allow it.
Jackson lands a body punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson lands with a short shot to the head. Bliss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away. Ecurb Bliss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bliss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight! Julian Jackson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian 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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