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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Kross (ranked 4434 p4p, 4615 weight class) and Charles Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Kross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson moves to clinch but Kross breaks away
and Kross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Kross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kross continues to drive forward.
Jimmy Kross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Kross half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Kross ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kross clinches.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Kross just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Kross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kross manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kross trying to control the position here.
Kross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kross pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Kross trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kross keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kross throws a shot to the body.
Kross misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Kross fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kross as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kross circles away.
Kross lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kross drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kross just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kross blocks an uppercut.
Kross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Kross is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kross is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson presses Kross against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kross fails to pull guard.
Jackson tries to circle away but Kross has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kross.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Jackson tries to get set, Kross tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kross moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson jumps guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Kross dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Kross avoids it easily.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kross darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Kross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kross is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Kross circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmy Kross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kross closes the distance and clinches.
Kross has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Kross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kross is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Kross is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kross desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kross reverses the position - he's now on top in Jackson's guard.
Kross stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Kross trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kross decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kross closes the distance and clinches.
Kross is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmy Kross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Jackson.
Kross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kross has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Kross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kross.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kross prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Kross.
Jackson is not content to let Kross control the position.
Kross takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kross wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kross stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Kross shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Kross shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Kross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kross misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Kross dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kross stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kross avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson leaves Kross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Kross circles away.
Jackson moves to clinch but Kross breaks away
and Kross counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Kross to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kross stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kross or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jimmy Kross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Jackson.
Kross tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kross or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Kross counters with a right hand to the body.
Jimmy Kross is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kross defends it nicely.
Kross scores with a hook.
Jackson moves to clinch but Kross breaks away
and Kross counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Kross lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Kross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kross continues to drive forward.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kross tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kross drags the fight down to the ground.
Kross uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Kross gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Kross scores with a head kick.
Kross shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kross moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Kross.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Kross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kross 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Jimmy Kross!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jimmy Kross!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jimmy Kross!
Jimmy Kross wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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