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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at All Around Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
A big left from Spartan misses.
Spartan blocks a jab.
Spartan misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Spartan misses with a kick to the body.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Spartan scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Andre Jackson has been cut.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Spartan backs away looking to recover.
Spartan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spartan counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson lands a jab to Spartan's midsection.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Spartan is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spartan.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spartan wants to clinch
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Spartan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson throws a strike but Spartan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spartan's guard.
Spartan tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Spartan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Spartan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson won't allow Spartan to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch lands to the side of Spartan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spartan misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Spartan throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Spartan scores with a hook.
Spartan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spartan tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson throwing shots but Spartan is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spartan tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Spartan is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Andre Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spartan is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Spartan trying to control the position.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andre Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Spartan slips a jab from Jackson.
A right-left combo lands from Spartan.
Spartan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spartan did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Spartan dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andre Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Spartan moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spartan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leo Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spartan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Spartan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Spartan avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Spartan thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Spartan's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
Spartan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
letting Spartan counter with a right hand.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Spartan.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Spartan takes one on the button.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andre Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Spartan.
Spartan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Spartan throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Spartan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spartan.
Spartan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spartan under the eye.
Spartan misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Spartan.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
A combination from Spartan does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Spartan's head back.
Jackson jabs Spartan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spartan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leo Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Spartan sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Spartan tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spartan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spartan doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Spartan.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Jackson!
An out of breath Andre Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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