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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos has chosen Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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191 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dos Santos on the side of the head.
Dos Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dos Santos misses the body punch
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Dos Santos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dos Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Santos misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Dos Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Santos misses with some punches.
Dos Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dos Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos letting Jackson take a breather here.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dos Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Dos Santos misses with a body punch.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Dos Santos.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Santos working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the head.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to work over Dos Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Dos Santos.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Jackson tries to stall but Dos Santos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dos Santos.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dos Santos as Jackson tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dos Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Dos Santos misses with some punches.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Dos Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Dos Santos throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to stall but Dos Santos improves his position.
Dos Santos tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Dos Santos back against the cage.
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dos Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Dos Santos.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dos Santos pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a leg kick
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Dos Santos counters with a leg kick.
Jackson punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson feints and then cracks Dos Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Santos down.
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!
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Dos Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Santos tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dos Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Dos Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Santos lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson cracks Dos Santos with a good jab.
Dos Santos is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Dos Santos lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Dos Santos slips the punch.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Dos Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Dos Santos avoids it well.
Dos Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dos Santos thumps Jackson with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Dos Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson cracks Dos Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Dos Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Dos Santos.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dos Santos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Dos Santos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dos Santos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dos Santos connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson misses with a hook. Dos Santos ducked under it nicely.
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 Ben Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Santos. Dos Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dos Santos throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Dos Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Dos Santos throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Dos Santos wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a leg kick.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Dos Santos throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Dos Santos misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Santos's shoulder, as Dos Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson is looking to slow Dos Santos down with leg kicks.
Jackson moves out of range as Dos Santos strikes.
Dos Santos tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dos Santos, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook. Dos Santos ducked under it nicely.
Dos Santos scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ben Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Dos Santos seems unphased.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Dos Santos misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Dos Santos misses with a hook
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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hype
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