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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fantastico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Fantastico had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Fantastico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fantastico.
Fantastico bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastico working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastico goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fantastico's guard! Nice work there by Jackson!
Fantastico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson trying to strike off his back.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastico tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Fantastico passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to roll over but Fantastico keeps him under control.
Fantastico seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Fantastico wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fantastico pulls his head out easily.
Fantastico is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastico is breathing heavily.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fantastico works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jackson trying to control but Fantastico is working from the bottom.
Fantastico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastico keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Fantastico to sweep him here.
Fantastico isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Fantastico on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Fantastico's head but Fantastico avoids it well.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fantastico manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Fantastico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastico is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastico is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fantastico dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Andrew Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Fantastico avoids it well.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a combination. Fantastico tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fantastico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrew Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson takes a swing at Fantastico's ribcage but misses.
Fantastico looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fantastico is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Fantastico seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastico is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
Fantastico is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Fantastico is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fantastico to get the leverage.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura 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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastico manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fantastico shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastico seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fantastico pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fantastico 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. This is the final round!
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Fantastico's shoulder, as Fantastico tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Fantastico shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fantastico wants to take his opponent's back but Jackson doesn't allow it.
Jackson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fantastico wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fantastico.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastico is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Fantastico looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fantastico is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastico working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fantastico dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Fantastico is looking to reverse the position.
Fantastico is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastico is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastico looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fantastico's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jackson is tapping! Great win for Fantastico!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Fantastico!
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