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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slava Tikhonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Keep Away - Godsmack. This should be a great matchup!
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180 cm
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177 lbs
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188 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slava Tikhonov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shawn Jackson! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses. Tikhonov checks a low kick from Jackson. Jackson throws a push kick but Tikhonov slaps the foot to one side. Jackson blocks a low kick nicely. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Tikhonov moves out of range easily. Jackson misses with a body kick. Jackson throws a head kick but Tikhonov moves out of range.
Tikhonov feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Tikhonov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Tikhonov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control. Tikhonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tikhonov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control. Tikhonov looking to pass the guard. Tikhonov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tikhonov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tikhonov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tikhonov drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Tikhonov off! Tikhonov jumps back into Jackson's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Tikhonov saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tikhonov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tikhonov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tikhonov. Jackson controls Tikhonov momentarily but Tikhonov frees himself. Tikhonov stops Jackson from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson looks gassed! Tikhonov wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tikhonov pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tikhonov. Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jackson moves out of range as Tikhonov throws a body kick.
Tikhonov throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it. Jackson stuffs the takedown. Shawn Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackson throws a head kick but Tikhonov moves out of range.
Tikhonov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Tikhonov working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up. Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tikhonov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson bucks up and throws Tikhonov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Tikhonov's side. Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tikhonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Tikhonov moved away. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Tikhonov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Tikhonov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tikhonov throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely. Jackson wants to stand and escape but Tikhonov is having none of it. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tikhonov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Tikhonov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tikhonov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Tikhonov moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Jackson. Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Tikhonov lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Tikhonov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tikhonov shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tikhonov avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slava Tikhonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tikhonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tikhonov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Tikhonov not landing any meaningful shots this time. Tikhonov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Jackson wants to get back to his feet. Tikhonov 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. Tikhonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ground and pound from Tikhonov. Tikhonov is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tikhonov is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tikhonov trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Horrible takedown by Tikhonov or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad. Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson misses with a low kick. Tikhonov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Tikhonov is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Tikhonov wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tikhonov scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Tikhonov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head. Tikhonov wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position. Jackson is trying to stand back up but Tikhonov is controlling him
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Tikhonov scores a takedown into full mount! Tikhonov with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tikhonov is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Jackson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tikhonov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Jackson stops Tikhonov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Tikhonov has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Jackson tries to lock up and control but Tikhonov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Tikhonov landing strikes from the mount. Tikhonov working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up. Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tikhonov is in the full mount, landing strikes. Tikhonov fails to take his opponent's back. Tikhonov working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Tikhonov dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tikhonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tikhonov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Tikhonov passes to side control. Tikhonov is working to tighten is grip on Jackson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jackson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tikhonov is really squeezing tight and eventually Jackson passes out! Tikhonov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Slava Tikhonov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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