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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armani Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Floyd - Money. Armani Cabrera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armani Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jab from Jackson.
It looks like Armani Cabrera has been cut.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick!
Cabrera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabrera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cabrera lands a jab-cross combination.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Armani Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Cabrera ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera throws a lazy head kick
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabrera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks.
Jackson throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Jackson takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cabrera scores with a head kick.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Jackson throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cabrera fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabrera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cabrera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Cabrera counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Franklin Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Cabrera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cabrera trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera lands a high kick!
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cabrera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice body kick from Cabrera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armani Cabrera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cabrera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrera can do to turn this around?
Cabrera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Jackson throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Cabrera tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A jab from Jackson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Jackson misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Cabrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabrera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cabrera as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Cabrera looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cabrera lands a damaging elbow.
Cabrera is working Jackson over against the cage.
Jackson tries a body shot but Cabrera blocks it.
Jackson avoiding damage as Cabrera throws knees to the body.
Cabrera working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Cabrera has the dominant position.
Jackson pushes Cabrera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to stall but Cabrera uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.
Jackson digs a good hook to Cabrera's body.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cabrera misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cabrera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armani Cabrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Armani Cabrera's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Cabrera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabrera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Cabrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrera off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cabrera!
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.
Jackson misses the jab.
Cabrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera lands with a good body shot.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabrera stalling against the cage.
Cabrera looking to stall.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike.
Cabrera unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cabrera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabrera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson jabs Cabrera right on the nose. Cabrera blinks but takes it well.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Cabrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Cabrera.
Jackson throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Cabrera looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
And Cabrera responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabrera slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Cabrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Armani Cabrera just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Armani Cabrera's cut.
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.
Cabrera misses with a body shot
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Cabrera's leg but Cabrera calmly moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera takes one to the chin there.
Cabrera moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson lands with a hook. Cabrera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabrera should have avoided that one.
Cabrera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cabrera lands a head kick!
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Cabrera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Cabrera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cabrera wants to clinch.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Cabrera only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Jackson.
Cabrera cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabrera.
Cabrera keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cabrera doesn't seem phased though.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Cabrera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
Cabrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Cabrera misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cabrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson had his way with Armani Cabrera in that round.
The cut man is working on Armani Cabrera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cabrera.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from Cabrera lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cabrera connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Cabrera slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Cabrera looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Cabrera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Cabrera pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Cabrera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Cabrera pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Cabrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera scores with a push kick.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson motions for Cabrera to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Cabrera responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Cabrera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cabrera throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cabrera cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
As Jackson backs off Cabrera throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabrera at a distance.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCabrera.
Cabrera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson tries to sprawl but Cabrera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cabrera.
Cabrera won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Armani Cabrera.
I think Cabrera 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Franklin Jackson!
Franklin Jackson retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Franklin Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
A | B |
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A | B |
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FIGHT
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