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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Jackson (ranked 241 p4p, 30 weight class) and Wilson Wills Jr (ranked 547 p4p, 64 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Green Card. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeShawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson Wills Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wills Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Wills Jr tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wills Jr.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wills Jr.
Jackson takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses.
Wills Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Wills Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Wills Jr moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWills Jr.
Wills Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills Jr.
Jackson throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Wills Jr.
Jackson staying out of range there.
A jab from Wills Jr does it's job there.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wills Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Wills Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Wills Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wills Jr loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Wills Jr lands a jab to the head.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Wills Jr's head but Wills Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wills Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wills Jr misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Wills Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Wills Jr.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabs at Wills Jr's body.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wills Jr's head.
Jackson misses with a hook. Wills Jr ducked under it nicely.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wills Jr.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wills Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body punch from Wills Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wills Jr.
Nice shot by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wills Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it.
Wills Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wills Jr wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wills Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wills Jr sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wills Jr defends it well.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Wills Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
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.
Jackson winds up and cracks Wills Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wills Jr looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Wills Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 DeShawn 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.
Wills Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
And Wills Jr responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wills Jr lands with a good body shot.
Wills Jr throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wills Jr throws out the jab.
Wills Jr scores with a body shot.
Wilson Wills Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wills Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wills Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wills Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wills Jr is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Wills Jr is defending well.
Jackson working away.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wills Jr some visible discomfort.
Wills Jr struggling a bit here.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wills Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Wills Jr just content to control the position.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
DeShawn Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wills Jr controlling from side mount.
Wills Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wills Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Wills Jr has passed into side control.
Wills Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Wills Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wills Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wills Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wills Jr looking to pass the guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wills Jr is one step ahead there.
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 DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Wills Jr shows good takedown defense.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wills Jr takes one on the button.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wills Jr lands with a right hand.
Wills Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Wills Jr lands with a cross.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wills Jr.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Wills Jr - just one landing.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wills Jr's head.
Wills Jr tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Wills Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wills Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Wills Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wills Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wills Jr misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range.
Wills Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Wills Jr thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson Wills Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Wills Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Wills Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Wills Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Wilson Wills Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wills Jr moves away from the strike by Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wills Jr.
DeShawn Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good standup being displayed there by Wills Jr as he connects with a hook.
Jackson digs a good hook to Wills Jr's body.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wills Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Wills Jr defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wills Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wills Jr has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wills Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Wills Jr trying to control the position.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Wills Jr keeps moving.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wills Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wills Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wills Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wills Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Wills Jr keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeShawn Jackson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn Jackson!
DeShawn Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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