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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov comes to the cage accompanied by "Fade to Black" by Metallica. Jackson has chosen Pink Floyd - Money as his entrance music. Vadim Nazarov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franklin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nazarov misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nazarov.
Nazarov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $300 fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Nazarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Nazarov wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Nazarov fights it but they end up in guard.
Nazarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson cracks Nazarov with a solid left hand.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson won't allow Nazarov to sweep him here.
Nazarov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazarov pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Nazarov wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Nazarov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Nazarov!
Nazarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his hands on Nazarov's head, controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nazarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nazarov dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Nazarov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nazarov's head.
Nazarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is not content to let Nazarov control the position.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nazarov.
Nazarov lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to control Nazarov's posture but Nazarov avoids it.
Check out the look on Nazarov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nazarov working the head with strikes.
Nazarov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nazarov scoring with punches from side control.
Nazarov misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nazarov off and has taken his back!
Jackson missing with punches from the back.
Jackson scores with punches to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Nazarov tries to break free.
Nazarov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jackson gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jackson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Nazarov manages to turn into his guard.
Nazarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Nazarov postures up.
Nazarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Nazarov has moved into half guard.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Nazarov has control of the leg.
Jackson is staying active underneath Nazarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franklin Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazarov's head.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch but Nazarov moves out of range.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Nazarov misses with a double jab.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazarov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazarov.
Nazarov managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Nazarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Nazarov misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Nazarov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazarov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Nazarov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Nazarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Nazarov.
Nazarov tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazarov tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazarov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazarov has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nazarov 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.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nazarov lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Nazarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nazarov working the head and body with strikes.
Nazarov wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Nazarov is just content to waste time from the top position. Jackson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nazarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazarov postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Nazarov pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov lands a couple of elbows.
Nazarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nazarov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Nazarov stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nazarov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazarov is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nazarov throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Nazarov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Nazarov!
Jackson controls Nazarov momentarily but Nazarov frees himself.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nazarov distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nazarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nazarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Nazarov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vadim Nazarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nazarov's best efforts.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nazarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nazarov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Nazarov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nazarov wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Nazarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Nazarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Nazarov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jackson works over Nazarov with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nazarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a strike but Nazarov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nazarov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Nazarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Nazarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nazarov postures up.
Nazarov stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson controls Nazarov momentarily but Nazarov frees himself.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Nazarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nazarov!
Nazarov tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nazarov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson looking to ground and pound but Nazarov is blocking nicely.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nazarov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson looking to control but Nazarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Nazarov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jackson tries to control but Nazarov wriggling away.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson landing punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Nazarov to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Franklin Jackson!
Franklin Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Franklin Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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