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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Facon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bulgarian Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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180 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackie Facon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bulgarian Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappler misses with a takedown attempt - Facon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grappler drives through with a takedown into Facon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grappler throws a big elbow that misses.
Grappler throws a big elbow that misses.
Facon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Grappler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Facon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Facon looking for a sweep. Not yet Facon, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler throwing strikes but missing.
Grappler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Facon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grappler has Facon in his guard.
Facon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Facon stands up from Grappler's guard - Facon perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Facon moves into the clinch.
Grappler has picked Facon up - he's going for a ride! Grappler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Facon kicks off Grappler and gets to his feet.
Grappler drives through and clinches with Facon against the cage.
Grappler being controlled against the cage.
Grappler fails to pull guard.
Facon is struggling to control the position.
Facon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grappler.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulgarian Grappler.
Grappler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Facon to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Facon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Facon as the two fighters clinch.
Grappler has Facon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Facon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grappler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Facon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Facon taking a breather.
Facon scores with a shoulder strike.
Facon pushes Grappler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Facon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Facon is leaning against Grappler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Facon manages to break the clinch.
Grappler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Facon pinned against the cage. Facon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Facon tries to keep at a distance but Grappler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Facon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Facon lands a shot to the body.
Grappler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Facon after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Facon.
Facon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Facon breaks the clinch.
Facon moves into the clinch.
Grappler jumps guard but Facon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Facon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grappler.
Facon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grappler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Facon is trying to keep an underhook but Grappler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Grappler thows a huge punch but Facon dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grappler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Facon to regain full guard.
Grappler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grappler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Facon is keeping the position for now.
Grappler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grappler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Facon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Facon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grappler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grappler throwing strikes from guard but Facon blocks nicely.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Facon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Facon clinches up with Grappler and pushes him back against the cage.
Grappler jumps guard but Facon stands there with Grappler around his waist. Grappler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grappler jumps guard but Facon stands there with Grappler around his waist. Grappler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon won't allow it.
We've been informed that Grappler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulgarian Grappler.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Facon scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Facon.
Grappler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Facon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grappler can do to turn this around?
Grappler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grappler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Facon wants to get back to his feet but Grappler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but Facon is keeping the position.
Grappler is still trying to improve position.
Facon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grappler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Grappler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon won't allow it.
Grappler manages to pull guard.
Facon tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappler is retaining full guard.
Grappler working for submissions but it's allowed Facon to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler gets back to full guard.
Grappler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Facon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grappler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grappler is breathing heavily.
Facon wants to stand and escape but instead Grappler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Grappler throws a strike but Facon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Facon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grappler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grappler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Facon defends it easily.
Facon wants to stand but Grappler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grappler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grappler working for a triangle but Facon defends it easily.
Facon wants to get up but he can't break Grappler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grappler is working an open guard so Facon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grappler throws an elbow but Facon slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bulgarian Grappler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Facon darts in and clinches Grappler up against the cage.
Grappler jumps guard but Facon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grappler wants a takedown.
Grappler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Facon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulgarian Grappler.
Facon forces Grappler back against the cage and clinches.
Facon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grappler shoots in looking for a takedown but Facon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grappler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grappler fails to land the takedown.
Grappler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Facon, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grappler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Facon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grappler moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Facon.
Facon prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Facon lands an elbow just above Grappler 's eye.
Grappler is looking for a takedown.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon holds him up against the cage and eventually Grappler drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Facon.
Facon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Facon stalls.
Grappler is trying to pull guard but Facon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Facon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grappler.
Facon breaks from the clinch.
Facon pushes Grappler up against the cage in a clinch.
Facon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Facon takes the fight into the clinch.
Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bulgarian Grappler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Facon. No joy for Grappler on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Facon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grappler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Facon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Facon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grappler up against the cage.
Facon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Facon jabs Grappler right on the nose. Grappler blinks but takes it well.
Jackie Facon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Facon lands a nice hook to Grappler's body. Grappler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Facon digs a good hook to Grappler's body.
Facon throws a one two combo.
Facon takes the fight into the clinch.
Facon stalling against the cage.
Grappler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Facon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Facon just leaning against Grappler, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grappler is defended easily by Facon.
Grappler darts in looking for a takedown but Facon gets double underhooks and turns Grappler into the cage.
Facon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Facon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grappler doesn't seem bothered though.
Facon sizes up Grappler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Facon moves into the clinch successfully.
Grappler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Facon walks away with a smile on his face. Grappler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Facon gets a clinch.
Grappler pulls guard effortlessly.
Grappler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Facon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Facon tries to get out of the position.
Grappler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Facon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappler.
Facon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grappler defends well.
Facon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Facon pushes Grappler up against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Facon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Facon.
Grappler goes for a takedown attempt but Facon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grappler moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Facon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Facon 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Facon!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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