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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
57 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wednesday smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wednesday tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wednesday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
Wednesday misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wednesday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Wednesday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Wednesday.
Alpo Wednesday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Jackson misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wednesday blocks a body shot from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
Wednesday taking a breather.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wednesday misses with a looping right.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Wednesday.
Jackson tests Wednesday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Wednesday's belly button to the back.
Wednesday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wednesday misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wednesday, as that shot connected.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Wednesday.
Wednesday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wednesday slips under a jab.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wednesday missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wednesday throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Wednesday lands with a right hand.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wednesday moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wednesday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
A jab lands there for Wednesday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Wednesday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday swinging wildly here.
Wednesday is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wednesday scores with a punch to the head.
Wednesday is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Wednesday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wednesday's head.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Wednesday seems unphased.
Jab from Jackson.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wednesday lands with a cross.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Wednesday.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wednesday takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wednesday scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wednesday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that 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.
Wednesday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wednesday fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Wednesday misses the target.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wednesday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wednesday connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wednesday lands a jab to the nose.
Wednesday tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Wednesday misses.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wednesday wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wednesday lands a jab to the head.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wednesday lands with a nice body punch.
Wednesday scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alpo Wednesday is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wednesday.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wednesday.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Wednesday ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Wednesday on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wednesday tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wednesday blocks a jab.
Wednesday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Wednesday connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Wednesday moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Wednesday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wednesday.
Wednesday has managed to clinch.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wednesday seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wednesday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wednesday will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wednesday counters with a straight right hand.
Wednesday takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wednesday on the side of the head.
Wednesday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Wednesday lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wednesday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wednesday.
Wednesday avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Wednesday appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Wednesday scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wednesday slips a straight right by Jackson.
A combination from Wednesday does no damage.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Wednesday is out of range.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wednesday.
Wednesday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wednesday scores with a nice strike.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Wednesday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that second round.
That's time! Wednesday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson moves out of range as Wednesday strikes.
Wednesday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wednesday appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wednesday just misses with a punch to the body.
Wednesday moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Wednesday lands.
Wednesday lands a nice looking body shot.
Wednesday takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wednesday.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wednesday.
Wednesday swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wednesday counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Wednesday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wednesday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wednesday misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Wednesday moved out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to work over Wednesday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson tries a body shot but Wednesday blocks it.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wednesday backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson tries to work over Wednesday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wednesday presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Wednesday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Wednesday looking to stall.
Wednesday misses with a body punch.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wednesday lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wednesday here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wednesday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Wednesday lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Wednesday lands with a right hand.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wednesday.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wednesday.
Wednesday misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Wednesday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wednesday is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Wednesday tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wednesday throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wednesday misses with a right hand
and Wednesday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wednesday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wednesday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wednesday lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wednesday misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Wednesday.
Wednesday lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Wednesday connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Wednesday - just one landing.
Jackson slips a jab from Wednesday.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wednesday with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wednesday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Wednesday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wednesday throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wednesday. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Wednesday moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wednesday misses with a straight right.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wednesday throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Wednesday slips a straight right by Jackson.
It looked like Wednesday was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Wednesday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Wednesday's body. Wednesday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wednesday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wednesday moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Wednesday throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wednesday misses with a looping right.
Wednesday fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wednesday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wednesday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wednesday connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jab from Wednesday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Wednesday throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wednesday was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wednesday ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wednesday connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Wednesday uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wednesday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wednesday manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson throws the left hand but Wednesday avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wednesday is just out of range.
Wednesday looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wednesday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wednesday lands a jab.
Wednesday scores with a body shot.
Wednesday closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wednesday scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Wednesday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday had his way with Murray Jackson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wednesday misses with a straight left.
Wednesday moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wednesday.
Wednesday moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Wednesday ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Wednesday has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Wednesday moved out of range nicely.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wednesday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wednesday.
Wednesday tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Wednesday cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Wednesday scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Murray Jackson has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Wednesday. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Wednesday.
Wednesday misses with the combination.
Wednesday tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wednesday counter with a right hand.
Wednesday lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wednesday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson digs a good hook to Wednesday's body.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wednesday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Wednesday loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wednesday counter with a right hand.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wednesday was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Wednesday wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wednesday tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wednesday misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wednesday throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wednesday instigates a clinch.
Murray Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Wednesday tries to clinch up.
Wednesday takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wednesday misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wednesday.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Nice jab there from Wednesday.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wednesday tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Wednesday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alpo Wednesday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wednesday has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpo Wednesday!
Alpo Wednesday retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alpo Wednesday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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