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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 Las Vegas, Jimmy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Beam!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Beam sprawls well.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Beam is looking to stand back up but Jackson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Beam.
Beam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Beam lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Beam has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Beam misses with a punch to the head.
What can Jackson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jackson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Beam somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jackson tries to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Beam.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Beam scores with punches from the back.
Beam gets his hands free as Jackson looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam throwing sloppy strikes.
Beam not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
Beam controls the position.
Jackson avoids the strikes from Beam.
Jackson tries to roll but Beam sticks to his back.
Beam trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson holding both Beam 's hands and preventing any damage.
Beam struggling to land strikes to the head as Jackson covers up.
Beam biding his time, looking for the opening.
Beam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Beam missing with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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 wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Beam trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Beam. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Scott Beam.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Beam sprawls well.
Beam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Beam counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Beam counters with a takedown into side control.
Beam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beam tries to get out of the position.
Beam working the ground and pound.
Jackson prevents Beam from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Beam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Beam wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Beam tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Beam counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Beam's guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Beam is keeping the position.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and waves to Beam to follow him.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beam misses with a takedown
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson stops Beam from standing up.
Beam wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Beam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beam has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Beam is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Beam is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Beam trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Beam wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beam wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Beam takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Beam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beam has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Beam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Beam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson wants to stand up but Beam is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Beam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beam flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Beam tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Jackson has taken his back.
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Beam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson avoiding Beam 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beam on the ground.
Beam wants to control his opponent's hands but Jackson gets his hands free.
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Beam turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
Beam wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Beam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beam.
Beam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beam postures up.
Beam trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Beam might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Beam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Scott Beam.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beam scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Beam pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to roll over but Beam keeps him under control.
Beam landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Beam.
Jackson trying to hold on to Beam's head to control him but Beam postures up.
Jackson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Beam in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Beam.
I think Beam 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Beam!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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