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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lyoto Jackson enters the cage!
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215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyoto Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice cross by Jackson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thomas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Jackson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Jackson.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
Thomas wants a takedown.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Jackson Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Thomas is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoto Jackson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lyoto Jackson thanked Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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