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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Law (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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164 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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 London, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Law!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Brandao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Brandao as Law shoots in.
Brandao digs a good body shot into Law's ribs.
Law looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Law wants to control from the top but Brandao keeps moving.
Brandao 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.
Law slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law trying to control but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Brandao pulls Law in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brandao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Law throws a big elbow that misses.
Law wants to control from the top but Brandao keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Law with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brandao counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
Brandao gets caught flat footed, as Law shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brandao is wriggling around but Law manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandao trying to control but Law postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandao keeps working.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Law content to control rather than advance.
Law is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brandao tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Law not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Law sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brandao defending well though.
Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brandao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law.
Brandao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Law.
Law wants to control from the top but Brandao keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Law to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Law 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.
Law shoots in and drives through. Brandao sprawls well.
Brandao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Law takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy left from Brandao finds it's target.
Law shoots in and drives through. Brandao sprawls well.
Law misses with a takedown attempt
and Brandao moves into the clinch.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
Law stalling in the clinch but Brandao improves position.
Law makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Law can't break the clinch.
Brandao lands with a right to the head.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Brandao has the dominant position.
Law is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brandao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao is pressed up against the cage. Law has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandao down to the mat. Brandao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Law moves away from the strike by Brandao.
Law fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brandao to the ground. Law is now in Brandao's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandao is retaining full guard.
Law passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Law is trying to get an arm triangle but Brandao is defending well.
Brandao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brandao controlling the position well.
That's two 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.
Law uses his free foot to push down on Brandao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brandao.
Law connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Law lands a big shot there that rocks Brandao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Law throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Law looking to ground and pound but Brandao is blocking nicely.
Brandao avoids a series of strikes thrown by Law.
Law cracks Brandao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Law has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Law jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brandao is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brandao and Law has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Law.
Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandao keeps working.
Law landing strikes.
Law wants to control for a moment but Brandao uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Well, if Law is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Law throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Law slips a nice elbow through Brandao's hands, connecting with Brandao's forehead.
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brandao's head.
Brandao wants to control but Law is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Law with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brandao scores with a jab to the head.
Law closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brandao throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Law looking to score a takedown here. Brandao is defending well but Law drives through and ends up in Brandao's guard.
Brandao scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brandao gets caught flat footed, as Law shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Law engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Law lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Law's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Law postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Law closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brandao's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brandao's guard.
Law performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brandao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Law.
Diego Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandao wants to control but Law is keeping busy and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Law working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jackson Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law throwing shots but Brandao is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Law connects with a nice short shot to Brandao's temple.
Law wants to take a breather but Brandao is having none of it.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Law throwing shots but Brandao is blocking nicely.
Law is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Brandao is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Law!
Jackson Law really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Instinct logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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