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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN. Washington has chosen Queen - I Want It All as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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217 lbs
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223 lbs
28 - 15 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Washington eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Washington has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson is fighting to break Washington's control of his arms but Washington is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Washington is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Jackson is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Washington throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Washington has passed one foot through into half guard.
Washington throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.
Washington 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.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Washington from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington works his way into full mount!
Jackson wants to control but Washington is having none of it.
Washington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Washington is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Washington is stalling here but it's allowed Jackson to get half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Washington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Apollo Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Washington moves out of range of the body kick.
Washington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington avoids the head kick by Jackson.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Washington just manages to avoid it.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Washington with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apollo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Washington takes it in his stride.
Washington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Washington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Washington's guard.
Washington is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Washington's guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Washington postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Washington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson tries to move into range but Washington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Washington crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Washington gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Washington manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That has opened up Leonard Washington's cut even more.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington takes one to the chin there.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Washington is rocked!
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Washington moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Washington misses with a leg kick.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Washington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Jackson swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Washington staying out of range there.
Washington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Washington is keeping busy.
Washington looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Washington stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Jackson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington blocks a jab.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson throws a low kick but Washington moves out of range easily.
Leonard Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washington connects with a jab.
It looks like Apollo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Washington.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Washington blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonard Washington.
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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Apollo Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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