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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jackson (ranked 3336 p4p, 359 weight class) and Angelica Nugulagamba (ranked 3031 p4p, 339 weight class). Nugulagamba has chosen Bartolito as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 cm
30
215 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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194 cm
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212 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelica Nugulagamba! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson stuffs the takedown. Jackson is looking to counter punch. Jackson throws out a loose jab but Nugulagamba uses good head movement to avoid it. Nugulagamba throws a good cross that connects.
Nugulagamba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nugulagamba misses with a takedown attempt and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. Jimmy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelica Nugulagamba. Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Nugulagamba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Nugulagamba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Nugulagamba forces his way into half guard. Jackson tries to get to full guard but Nugulagamba has control of the leg. Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nugulagamba throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely. Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nugulagamba scoring with strikes to the body and head. Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Nugulagamba is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson wants to improve his position but Nugulagamba is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nugulagamba content to control rather than advance. Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard. Nugulagamba sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jackson wants to improve his position but Nugulagamba is controlling well.
Nugulagamba wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Nugulagamba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jackson wants to improve his position but Nugulagamba is controlling well.
Jackson wants to sweep but Nugulagamba has passed to side control! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nugulagamba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working. Jackson tries to strike but it doesn't land. Nugulagamba working away. Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nugulagamba controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nugulagamba is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control. Nugulagamba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Jackson wants to control but Nugulagamba postures up. We've been informed that Nugulagamba has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Nugulagamba lands a decent elbow from side control. Jackson tries to improve position but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Nugulagamba keeps moving and retains side control. Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Jackson tries to buck Nugulagamba off but Nugulagamba is having none of it. Nugulagamba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nugulagamba lands some shots froms side control. Nugulagamba is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nugulagamba connects with a decent elbow. Nugulagamba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Still in half guard, Nugulagamba seems content to control. Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Nugulagamba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelica Nugulagamba dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Angelica Nugulagamba has been cut. Nugulagamba shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nugulagamba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Nugulagamba shoots and misses and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nugulagamba has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nugulagamba. Nugulagamba fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jimmy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelica Nugulagamba. Nugulagamba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side. Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nugulagamba. Nugulagamba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nugulagamba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decent striking displayed by Jackson there. Nice shot lands for Jackson. Nugulagamba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nugulagamba somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good shot there by Jackson. Nugulagamba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nugulagamba gets slowly back to his feet. Nugulagamba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Nugulagamba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jimmy Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackson slips under a jab from Nugulagamba. Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jimmy Jackson is winning the standup battle so far. Nugulagamba closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Nugulagamba pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jackson misses with an uppercut. Nugulagamba saw that one coming. Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Angelica Nugulagamba's cut even more. The fighters circle momentarily. Nugulagamba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jackson looks to land a right hand but Nugulagamba moved out of range. Nice cross by Jackson. Jackson tries to bum rush Nugulagamba with a series of wild strikes but Nugulagamba uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nugulagamba shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Nugulagamba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nugulagamba shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nugulagamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nugulagamba ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. Nugulagamba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Nugulagamba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nugulagamba is just out of range. Nugulagamba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nugulagamba gets slowly back to his feet. Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nugulagamba manages to avoid it. Nugulagamba with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily. Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson. Nugulagamba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nugulagamba dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Nugulagamba fails to land the takedown. Jackson scores with a jab. Nugulagamba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The cut above Angelica Nugulagamba's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Nugulagamba darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Nugulagamba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson. Nugulagamba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nugulagamba is one step ahead there. Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Nugulagamba is stalling in the full guard. Jackson has momentary wrist control but Nugulagamba slips an elbow through the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jackson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Angelica Nugulagamba's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Nugulagamba slips the punch. Jackson throws out a loose jab but Nugulagamba uses good head movement to avoid it. Nugulagamba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Nugulagamba slips the punch. Nugulagamba has a takedown stuffed. Nugulagamba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nugulagamba showed some decent athleticism there. Nugulagamba is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nugulagamba prevents Jackson from improving his position. Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jackson wants to control but Nugulagamba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nugulagamba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Angelica Nugulagamba has got the better of the ground game so far. Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard. Nugulagamba controlling the action here. Jackson actively working from the bottom here. Nugulagamba wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. Nugulagamba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Nugulagamba. Oh but Jackson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Nugulagamba goes limp - he's gone! Jackson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Jackson! After winning the bout, Jimmy Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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