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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laguna Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highwind comes to the cage accompanied by The Mars Volta - Inertic Esp. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laguna Highwind!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Ray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Highwind moved out of range nicely.
Highwind misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson tries to bum rush Highwind with a series of wild strikes but Highwind uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Highwind avoids it well.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Highwind shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laguna Highwind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Highwind closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Highwind pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Highwind 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Highwind showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Highwind staying out of range there.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Highwind slips a straight right by Jackson.
Highwind uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Highwind gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Highwind is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson tries to bum rush Highwind with a series of wild strikes but Highwind uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Highwind avoids it well.
Highwind moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Highwind avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Highwind's head but Highwind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson misses the jab.
Ray Ray Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Highwind avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Highwind bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Highwind avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Highwind fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Highwind is now in Jackson's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Highwind throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Highwind in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Highwind postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Highwind tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Highwind wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Highwind tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Highwind passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Highwind is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Highwind thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Highwind thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Highwind working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Highwind is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Highwind sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Highwind is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Highwind. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highwind wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Highwind sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Highwind wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Highwind is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Highwind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Ray Jackson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Highwind fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray Ray Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highwind dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Highwind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Highwind doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Jackson.
Highwind shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Highwind landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Highwind's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Highwind has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Highwind slips an elbow through the middle.
Highwind throws a big elbow that misses.
Highwind passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Highwind is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Highwind.
Highwind drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Highwind connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Highwind stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highwind trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Highwind advances to half guard.
Highwind lands strikes from half guard.
Highwind lands strikes from half guard.
Highwind throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Highwind is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Highwind.
Highwind is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Highwind throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Highwind not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Highwind thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Highwind thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Highwind missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson trying to hold on to Highwind's head to control him but Highwind postures up.
Highwind moves nicely into side control.
Laguna Highwind overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Highwind.
Highwind working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Highwind tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Highwind throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jackson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Highwind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Highwind scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Highwind throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Highwind tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laguna Highwind dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Highwind moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Highwind avoids them all with ease.
Highwind takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Highwind fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Highwind is now in Jackson's guard.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Highwind throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Highwind passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Highwind working the head and body with strikes.
Highwind misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Highwind.
Highwind connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Highwind 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Highwind.
Highwind working the ground and pound.
Highwind sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes there by Highwind.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Highwind looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Highwind works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Highwind lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
An elbow from Highwind crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Highwind crashes against the mat.
Highwind working the ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Highwind are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson wants to control but Highwind postures up.
Highwind creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Highwind throws an elbow but Jackson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Highwind throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jackson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Highwind working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Highwind working Jackson over with strikes.
Highwind not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Highwind throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Highwind thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Highwind thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Highwind working Jackson over with strikes.
Highwind seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Highwind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Highwind there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Highwind.
Highwind sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Highwind is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Highwind moves nicely into side control.
Highwind taking a break here but Jackson is having none of it and regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Highwind lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laguna Highwind clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Highwind moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Highwind momentarily.
Highwind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a right hand that Highwind ducks under and follows up with a left that Highwind also avoids with ease.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highwind missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Highwind was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Highwind scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Highwind shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Highwind showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Highwind tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Highwind looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laguna Highwind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Highwind fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ray Ray Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Highwind or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Highwind throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Highwind decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Highwind seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Highwind.
Highwind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Highwind.
Jackson trying to control here.
Highwind thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highwind throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Highwind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson tries to roll over but Highwind keeps him under control.
Highwind not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson is trying to control but Highwind manages to pass to mount!
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Highwind maintains control.
Highwind lands a big elbow.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Highwind scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Highwind lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Highwind finish him?
Highwind loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Jackson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Highwind land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Highwind stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laguna Highwind!
Laguna Highwind is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Laguna Highwind thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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