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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hustlin. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRoberts missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson blocks a head kick by McRoberts.
McRoberts misses with a head kick.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Jackson wants to stand up but McRoberts is controlling him.
McRoberts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McRoberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McRoberts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRoberts throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McRoberts's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson postures up in McRoberts's guard and throws a big left but McRoberts blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson is pushing down on McRoberts's leg trying to pass to half guard. McRoberts is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson wants to control but McRoberts is keeping him busy.
Jackson prevents McRoberts from improving his position.
McRoberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson prevents McRoberts from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McRoberts.
McRoberts wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
McRoberts wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson is trying to control. McRoberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through McRoberts's hands, connecting with McRoberts's forehead.
McRoberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McRoberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McRoberts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McRoberts actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but McRoberts is defending well.
McRoberts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but McRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McRoberts is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McRoberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McRoberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McRoberts isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks McRoberts on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McRoberts manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is trying to stand up here but McRoberts is controlling him well.
McRoberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
McRoberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McRoberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! McRoberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McRoberts is trying to get back to full guard.
McRoberts is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
McRoberts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McRoberts is proving hard to escape from.
McRoberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shawn Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and McRoberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between McRoberts's legs - danger averted.
McRoberts keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson distracts McRoberts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McRoberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson advances to half guard.
McRoberts tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McRoberts defending well though.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McRoberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson is trying to control. McRoberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McRoberts won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McRoberts has managed to free his arm - good work.
McRoberts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson wants to control from the top but McRoberts keeps moving.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control but McRoberts is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break McRoberts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McRoberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McRoberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McRoberts has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McRoberts.
McRoberts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but McRoberts has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in McRoberts's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but McRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson trying to control but McRoberts is working from the bottom.
McRoberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but McRoberts is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McRoberts keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
McRoberts swinging wildly here.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McRoberts.
Jackson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McRoberts backs up against the cage.
It looks like Josh McRoberts has been cut.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRoberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson tries for a takedown but McRoberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Josh McRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McRoberts pinned against the cage. McRoberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Josh McRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
McRoberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRoberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but McRoberts pushes him away.
McRoberts looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but McRoberts drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to sweep here but McRoberts controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts throws a big elbow that misses.
McRoberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McRoberts wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McRoberts wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but McRoberts is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McRoberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McRoberts stuffs the takedown.
McRoberts scores with a three punch combo!
McRoberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McRoberts just misses with a punch to the body.
McRoberts tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McRoberts looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
McRoberts throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
McRoberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McRoberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McRoberts looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Josh McRoberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McRoberts as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson dives in and grabs McRoberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. McRoberts pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McRoberts sprawls well. McRoberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from McRoberts.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McRoberts shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McRoberts working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Shawn Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McRoberts keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Josh McRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McRoberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
McRoberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh McRoberts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Jackson!
Shawn Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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