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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquiles Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Tech N9ne - So Dope blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Teddy Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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World class MT
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aquiles Bergasmarchi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergasmarchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergasmarchi avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bergasmarchi dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Bergasmarchi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bergasmarchi avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Bergasmarchi 's eye.
Bergasmarchi blocks an elbow strike.
Bergasmarchi takes an elbow to the temple.
Bergasmarchi blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bergasmarchi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Bergasmarchi avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi blocks an elbow strike.
Bergasmarchi takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bergasmarchi's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bergasmarchi's brow.
Our sources have told us that Jackson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bergasmarchi dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Bergasmarchi dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Bergasmarchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Teddy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aquiles Bergasmarchi.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Bergasmarchi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Teddy Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergasmarchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bergasmarchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bergasmarchi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bergasmarchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Bergasmarchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bergasmarchi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bergasmarchi gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bergasmarchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bergasmarchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bergasmarchi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bergasmarchi prevents Jackson from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Bergasmarchi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Bergasmarchi is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Bergasmarchi is controlling him
Bergasmarchi trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Bergasmarchi is controlling him well.
Bergasmarchi wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson pushes Bergasmarchi off looking to stand but Bergasmarchi dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergasmarchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bergasmarchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bergasmarchi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bergasmarchi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Teddy Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bergasmarchi throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Bergasmarchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bergasmarchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bergasmarchi misses with the combination.
Bergasmarchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bergasmarchi misses with a double jab.
Bergasmarchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Bergasmarchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bergasmarchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bergasmarchi.
Aquiles Bergasmarchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bergasmarchi misses.
Bergasmarchi throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Bergasmarchi blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bergasmarchi is breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Bergasmarchi blocks an elbow strike.
Bergasmarchi managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bergasmarchi is defending well for now.
Bergasmarchi blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergasmarchi managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Bergasmarchi dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Bergasmarchi 's eye.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bergasmarchi avoids it.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bergasmarchi's brow.
Bergasmarchi takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Teddy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aquiles Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Bergasmarchi 's eye.
Bergasmarchi has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergasmarchi.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Bergasmarchi's ribcage.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bergasmarchi.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergasmarchi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bergasmarchi blocks the elbow strike.
Bergasmarchi avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Bergasmarchi avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
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 throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bergasmarchi looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Bergasmarchi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bergasmarchi wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Bergasmarchi works to advance to full mount. Jackson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bergasmarchi breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bergasmarchi controlling from the full mount.
Jackson is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bergasmarchi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi dominating with strikes here.
Bergasmarchi controlling from the full mount.
Bergasmarchi wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Aquiles Bergasmarchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bergasmarchi tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi controlling the pace for now.
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bergasmarchi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Teddy Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You get the feeling that Jackson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bergasmarchi tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Bergasmarchi with good strikes from the mount here!
Jackson has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Bergasmarchi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to get back to his feet but Bergasmarchi is in full control for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergasmarchi tightening his grip on Jackson, looking for the choke.
Aquiles Bergasmarchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Bergasmarchi is now in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aquiles Bergasmarchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teddy Jackson!
A pretty intense looking Teddy Jackson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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energy
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RATING
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