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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genesuis Silverkush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genesuis Silverkush is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genesuis Silverkush!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson feints and as Silverkush raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silverkush has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson stands up over Silverkush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silverkush wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silverkush wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson trying to control but Silverkush is working from the bottom.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silverkush's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverkush keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silverkush pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Silverkush is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Silverkush can't break the clinch.
Silverkush creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Silverkush is keeping the position.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silverkush works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silverkush keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverkush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Silverkush keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverkush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Silverkush is keeping him busy.
Jackson not doing much here.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silverkush is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Silverkush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's four 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 keeping moving, preventing Silverkush from controlling successfully.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silverkush throws a big right hand that misses.
Silverkush postures up.
Silverkush trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverkush stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Silverkush. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Silverkush circles away.
Silverkush scores with a head kick.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Silverkush lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silverkush scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Silverkush sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverkush lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silverkush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Silverkush lands a knee to the body.
Silverkush breaks the clinch.
Silverkush throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Silverkush.
Silverkush lands a head kick!
Silverkush doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Silverkush lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Silverkush goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Silverkush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silverkush tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silverkush. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Silverkush has managed to clinch.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silverkush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silverkush throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silverkush's guard now.
Silverkush keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverkush manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Silverkush moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silverkush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Silverkush.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Silverkush gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Silverkush tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Silverkush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silverkush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Silverkush manages to break the clinch.
Silverkush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silverkush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverkush tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson stands up from Silverkush's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is pushing down on Silverkush's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silverkush is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Silverkush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silverkush pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Silverkush makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Silverkush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silverkush lands a jab to the head.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silverkush lands the left hand.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silverkush swivels and escapes.
Silverkush tries to clinch up.
Silverkush closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silverkush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silverkush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silverkush clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Silverkush holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Quinton Jackson will probably get the nod.
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!
Jackson rushes Silverkush and presses him up against the cage.
Silverkush is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silverkush gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silverkush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silverkush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silverkush is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Silverkush circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silverkush rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Silverkush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Silverkush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silverkush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silverkush dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Silverkush.
Jackson shoots in but Silverkush avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverkush wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Silverkush throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Silverkush lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silverkush.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Silverkush, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Silverkush against the cage but Silverkush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silverkush clinches.
Silverkush keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson keeps control of Silverkush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silverkush manages to break the clinch.
Silverkush wants to clinch.
Silverkush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silverkush throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Silverkush. That snapped Jackson's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Silverkush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silverkush throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Silverkush. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Silverkush lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Silverkush stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Silverkush shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silverkush showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Silverkush is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverkush 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.
Silverkush wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverkush's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverkush's back!
Jackson is striking from the back but Silverkush escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Jackson prevents Silverkush from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson wants to control but Silverkush is keeping him busy.
Silverkush wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Genesuis Silverkush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silverkush looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Silverkush, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Silverkush against the cage but Silverkush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Genesuis Silverkush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silverkush rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Silverkush can't break the clinch.
Silverkush prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quinton Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genesuis Silverkush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
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