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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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187 cm
21
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Tank!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tank's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tank is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like Tank is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Tank drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Tank off! Tank jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Tank content to stall in guard here.
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.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Tank postures up.
Tank trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tank closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Tank pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Tank counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tank.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tank just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tank jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tank keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tank controlling the position.
Tank is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tank holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Tank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Tank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tank.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tank counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson looking for a sweep but Tank has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tank controlling the position easily from mount.
Tank looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Tank has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tank swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tank's guard.
Tank wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Tank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tank wants to control but Jackson passes easily into half guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Tank defending well.
Jackson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control. Tank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tank manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Tank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcelo Tank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Tank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Tank misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Tank fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson won't allow Tank to sweep him here.
Tank working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Tank is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson trying to control but Tank is working from the bottom.
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.
Rashad Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tank to the mat! Tank manages to get full guard.
Tank looking to control.
Tank looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
Tank wants to control the action here but instead Jackson manages to pass to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tank is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tank wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Tank has given up his back here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
What can Tank 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 punishes Tank with strikes from the back mount.
Rashad Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tank is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tank is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jackson gets his way!
Marcelo Tank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson is not going to allow Tank to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tank 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Tank!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
24% |
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