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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 1355 p4p, 158 weight class) and Akoni Jackson (ranked 1803 p4p, 220 weight class). Akoni Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akoni Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a jab when Rishkinov was well out of range.
Rishkinov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Rishkinov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rishkinov throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Rishkinov only half commits.
Rishkinov sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Rishkinov avoids it this time.
Rishkinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov shakes him off and moves away.
Rishkinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rishkinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Rishkinov and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Rishkinov misses.
Rishkinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rishkinov attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Rishkinov tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rishkinov misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rishkinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rishkinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov misses with a two punch combination.
Rishkinov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rishkinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rishkinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov pushes him away.
Rishkinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rishkinov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rishkinov scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rishkinov.
Jackson defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
A big right from Rishkinov misses.
Rishkinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rishkinov sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Rishkinov avoids it this time.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a straight left.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov shakes him off and moves away.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rishkinov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rishkinov misses the shot to the body.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson moves forwards but Rishkinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a jab from Rishkinov.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rishkinov.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rishkinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rishkinov circles away.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rishkinov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rishkinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Rishkinov sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Rishkinov avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Rishkinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rishkinov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Rishkinov misses with a straight right.
Akoni Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rishkinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson checks a low kick from Rishkinov.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Rishkinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Rishkinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov pushes him away.
Rishkinov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rishkinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rishkinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Rishkinov misses with a hook
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Rishkinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Rishkinov's belly button to the back.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rishkinov throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rishkinov tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Rishkinov misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov pushes him away.
Rishkinov misses the jab.
Rishkinov misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov pushes him away.
Rishkinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rishkinov thinking.
Rishkinov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Rishkinov misses.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rishkinov misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov shakes him off and moves away.
Rishkinov misses with a straight left.
Rishkinov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Rishkinov settles back down.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov misses with a looping left.
Rishkinov tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rishkinov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rishkinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a wild body shot.
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rishkinov.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Rishkinov misses with a straight left.
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Rishkinov misses with a body punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rishkinov throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Rishkinov misses.
A big left from Rishkinov misses.
Rishkinov feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Rishkinov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Rishkinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Rishkinov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rishkinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rishkinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rishkinov winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rishkinov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Rishkinov eventually gives up the hold.
Rishkinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Rishkinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rishkinov drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Rishkinov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rishkinov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rishkinov tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Rishkinov lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with an uppercut.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Rishkinov and move into the clinch position.
Rishkinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Rishkinov scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rishkinov tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rishkinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rishkinov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rishkinov sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Rishkinov avoids it this time.
Rishkinov misses with a looping left.
Jackson defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Rishkinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rishkinov.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Rishkinov pushes him away.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Rishkinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Rishkinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Rishkinov avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Rishkinov's takedown attempt.
Rishkinov tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Rishkinov back against the cage.
Rishkinov throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rishkinov throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rishkinov blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rishkinov working aggressively here.
Rishkinov lands with a right to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Rishkinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rishkinov.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Rishkinov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rishkinov controls his hands.
Rishkinov wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rishkinov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Rishkinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson gets through Rishkinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rishkinov.
Jackson is leaning against Rishkinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Rishkinov fails to land.
Rishkinov lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rishkinov.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rishkinov.
Jackson gets through Rishkinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson gets through Rishkinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Rishkinov scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Rishkinov avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rishkinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rishkinov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rishkinov.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Rishkinov tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jackson.
Rishkinov misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries to work over Rishkinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Rishkinov is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rishkinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jackson.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rishkinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rishkinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rishkinov throws a head punch that misses.
Rishkinov has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Rishkinov prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Rishkinov controls the action.
Rishkinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson gets through Rishkinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson cracks Rishkinov with a nice body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
A short left from Jackson.
Rishkinov is rocked!
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Oh Rishkinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rishkinov backwards.
Rishkinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rishkinov.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Akoni Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Rishkinov's ribcage. Rishkinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rishkinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rishkinov backwards.
Jackson taking a breather.
A short right from Jackson.
Rishkinov throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rishkinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson is leaning against Rishkinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a big right hand that drops Rishkinov! The killer instinct kicks in and Jackson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Jackson!
Akoni Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
Akoni Jackson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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