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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Dominguez (ranked 24838 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Jackson (ranked 2892 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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193 lbs
1 - 3 - 1 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lamar Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Dominguez is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dominguez pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Dominguez really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is defending well.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is defending well.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Dominguez is trying to stand.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Dominguez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Dominguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dominguez wants to stand back up but Jackson manages to pass into side control.
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dominguez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dominguez is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Dominguez taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Dominguez wants to get back to his feet.
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dominguez, who protects the arm well.
Jackson decides to stand back up.
Dominguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dominguez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dominguez.
Check out the look on Dominguez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Dominguez avoids it well.
Dominguez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Dominguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dominguez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dominguez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dominguez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.
Dominguez pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dominguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez tries to improve position but can't.
Dominguez is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Dominguez tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dominguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dominguez throws Jackson to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dominguez circles away.
Dominguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dominguez is looking to escape.
Dominguez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jackson is on him like a limpet, forcing Dominguez back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Dominguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dominguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dominguez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dominguez smiles and moves away.
Lamar Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Jackson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dominguez, which made it look bad.
Dominguez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dominguez counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Dominguez looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Dominguez throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Dominguez tries to clinch up.
Dominguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dominguez somewhat.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dominguez's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dominguez is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Dominguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Dominguez is working away.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dominguez wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stops Dominguez from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Dominguez is defending well.
Dominguez kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Dominguez fails with the takedown.
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Dominguez's guard.
Dominguez is wriggling around but Jackson manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Dominguez is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominguez pushes Jackson off but Jackson dives into side control.
Dominguez is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dominguez trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson working Dominguez over with strikes.
Jackson is nestled in close to Dominguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dominguez is looking to escape.
Jackson stands up from half guard.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Dominguez's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position.
A control attempt from Dominguez but he's now mounted!
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson trying to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lamar Dominguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Jackson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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