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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaques LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaques LaRue!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by LaRue.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but LaRue pushes him off.
LaRue fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LaRue looks gassed!
Jackson wants to clinch up but LaRue keeps it at a distance.
LaRue fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but LaRue persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRue is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LaRue is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaRue throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as LaRue shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson strikes from his own guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
LaRue won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LaRue trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson keeping full guard, as LaRue tries to pass.
LaRue is stalling in the full guard.
LaRue cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaRue wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
LaRue wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
LaRue is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
LaRue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
LaRue controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
LaRue postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LaRue trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LaRue makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LaRue lands a couple of digs.
LaRue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
LaRue working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LaRue is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaRue throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a combination
and LaRue counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRue looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
LaRue stalling.
LaRue is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaRue throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
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 Brandon Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LaRue moves out of range of the strikes.
A left and a right from LaRue both land. Nice combination.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jaques LaRue has been cut.
Jackson tries to clinch but LaRue moves out of range.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands a body shot. 
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but LaRue pushes him off.
Brandon Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Nice shot by LaRue.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
LaRue circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaRue throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
LaRue keeps the fight on the outside.
Brandon Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LaRue holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LaRue tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Jackson lands but LaRue takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and LaRue counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
LaRue gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
LaRue lands an elbow.
LaRue wants to stand but Jackson has his arm trapped.
LaRue landing strikes.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brandon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaRue throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaRue avoids the head kick by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue gets a takedown into half guard.
Jaques LaRue has got the better of the ground game so far.Jackson wants to improve his position but LaRue is controlling well.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but LaRue scores with a couple of nice shots.
LaRue throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
LaRue trying to advance position but Jackson counters by regaining guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue taking shots to the head.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LaRue can do anything to dispel that myth.
LaRue is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
LaRue keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. LaRue looks a forlorn figure.
LaRue flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
LaRue is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of LaRue's face.
LaRue is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
LaRue is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson working LaRue over with strikes here.
LaRue is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson throwing strikes here but LaRue is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that LaRue manages to avoid easily.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson throws some wild stikes that LaRue manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that LaRue manages to avoid easily.
LaRue seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaRue throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jackson. What's that going to do exactly?
Jackson working LaRue over with strikes here.
LaRue can't escape the position.
LaRue wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaques LaRue's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson tries to move into range but LaRue moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaRue throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson tries to clinch
and LaRue counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
LaRue blocks the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with LaRue in his half guard.
LaRue is tying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of LaRue's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take LaRue's back!
LaRue tries to break free.
Jackson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns LaRue.
LaRue is covering up but some of the strikes from Jackson are getting through and doing damage.
That has opened up Jaques LaRue's cut even more.
LaRue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jackson avoiding LaRue 's attempts to control his hands.
Jackson lands shots from the back.
Jackson scores with punches to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can LaRue hold on?
LaRue is in bad spot here.
Jackson connects with a big shot to the side of LaRue's head.
LaRue trying to control but not successfully.
LaRue is trying to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at LaRue as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jackson!
You can see the frustration on LaRue's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
LaRue is taking damage to the body and head.
LaRue tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.
LaRue looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jackson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns LaRue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
LaRue tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
LaRue wants to get back to his feet.
LaRue tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
LaRue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can LaRue hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
The cut above Jaques LaRue's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
LaRue is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson avoids the attempt from LaRue to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Jackson scoring with strikes but LaRue is staying in there.
LaRue is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
LaRue is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaRue can do to turn this around?
The referee warns LaRue that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
LaRue taking shots to the head.
LaRue tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson punching from mount but LaRue doing a good job of avoiding damage.
LaRue is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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 fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jaques LaRue's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaques LaRue's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandon Jackson!
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