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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Wu Tang - Triumph blaring out of the sound system. Stout is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Disturbed - Criminal. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids the body shot from Stout.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Stout backpedaling.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Stout with a jab.
It looks like Rashad Jackson has been cut.
Stout swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stout has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stout takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stout avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Stout scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Stout's leg. Stout is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stout throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stout swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Stout misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson defending well as Stout loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Stout.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stout thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stout gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stout is keeping the position for now.
Stout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Stout is keeping the position.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jackson laying and praying for a moment but Stout takes advantage and regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson trying to control the action but Stout is working from the bottom.
Stout wants to get back to full guard.
Stout trying to control here.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Stout uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Stout tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stout trying to control the position here.
Rashad Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stout.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stout misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Stout counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stout throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Stout steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stout misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stout manages to avoid it.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stout throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson catches Stout with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stout lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stout throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rashad Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Stout's head but Stout sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Stout throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stout misses with a lunging right hand
and Stout takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stout takes one to the side of the head.
Stout lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Stout moved away.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stout moves away.
Stout misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Stout.
Stout throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Stout fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stout counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Stout cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson cracks Stout with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Stout is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jackson trying to control the action but Stout is working from the bottom.
Jackson cracks Stout with a big right hand but Stout just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jackson trying to control the position but Stout is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stout is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson happy to just control the position for now.
Stout is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stout keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson trying to control the action but Stout is working from the bottom.
Stout tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stout down.
Stout is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stout is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stout is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Stout is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is working Stout over with some ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stout stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Stout is out of range.
Stout avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Sam Stout seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Stout.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson breaks from Stout's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Stout but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson trying to control but Stout is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stout is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stout is looking to escape.
Jackson 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.
Stout can't escape the position.
Jackson looking to finish Stout with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stout!
Rashad Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stout is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stout is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson looking to control but Stout is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stout squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Rashad Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson thows a body kick. Stout tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Stout, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Stout against the cage but Stout circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stout is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson working Stout over with strikes.
Stout is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Stout manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stout.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson slips under a jab from Stout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Stout shrugs it off though.
Stout misses with a wild body shot.
Stout throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Stout didn't see that one coming.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Stout sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stout throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout checks a leg kick.
Stout keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Stout.
Jackson throws a body punch but Stout moves out of range.
Stout rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stout looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Stout checks it.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Stout.
Sam Stout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stout scores with a body shot.
Stout throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stout stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Stout sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stout jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
Jackson jabs Stout to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stout throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stout throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stout drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stout misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Stout steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Stout.
Stout throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stout tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stout connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stout slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Stout keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stout bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stout gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stout looking for a sweep. Not yet Stout, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson advances position into side control!
Stout can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson wants to control but Stout is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rashad Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stout.
Stout throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Stout moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Stout swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a body punch but Stout moves out of range.
Stout swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Stout misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Stout swinging wildly here.
Stout on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stout manages to avoid it.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson jabs at Stout's body.
Stout drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stout keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Stout counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stout works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Stout wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Stout takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stout.
Jackson throws a push kick but Stout slaps the foot to one side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stout enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stout manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson won't allow Stout to sweep him here.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stout managing to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson stays in close to Stout's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rashad Jackson.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout misses with a body shot.
Stout has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stout 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.
Sam Stout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Stout moved away.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stout's calf.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Stout sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stout as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Stout, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stout scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson cracks Stout with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stout takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stout's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stout keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Jackson!
Rashad Jackson retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Rashad Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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