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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between KO Jacckson (ranked 286 p4p, 362 weight class) and Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 46 p4p, 51 weight class). Fadda Jr has chosen KORDHELL - VUK VUK as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, KO Jacckson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacckson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fadda Jr under the eye.
Fadda Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fadda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacckson moves away.
Jacckson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jacckson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fadda Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacckson is in Fadda Jr's guard.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep here but Jacckson controlling him for the moment.
Jacckson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacckson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Fadda Jr keeps moving.
Jacckson stopping the sweep attempt from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr tries to strike from the bottom.
Jacckson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fadda Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Fadda Jr, not yet.
Jacckson 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.
Jacckson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacckson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadda Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacckson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing that Jacckson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jacckson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fadda Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacckson.
Fadda Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Fadda Jr, not yet.
Jacckson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacckson is in close to Fadda Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jacckson working some strikes from top position.
Jacckson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacckson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson postures up and lands a big shot to Fadda Jr's brow.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadda Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacckson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fadda Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacckson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacckson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fadda Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Fadda Jr keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacckson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fadda Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacckson has managed to get both his arms back between Fadda Jr's legs - danger averted.
Jacckson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacckson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Fadda Jr keeps moving.
Jacckson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fadda Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fadda Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacckson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr won't allow Jacckson to get back to his feet.
Fadda Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacckson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacckson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fadda Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacckson dives in and scores a takedown into Fadda Jr's guard.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacckson stays in close to Fadda Jr's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KO Jacckson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jacckson gets a clinch.
Jacckson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jacckson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacckson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jacckson blocks a body shot from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fadda Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacckson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fadda Jr has time to react.
Fadda Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jacckson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacckson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jacckson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fadda Jr is not content to let Jacckson control the position.
Fadda Jr is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fadda Jr struggling a bit here.
Jacckson wants to control for a moment but Fadda Jr uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jacckson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacckson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacckson working the head and body with strikes.
Jacckson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fadda Jr trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fadda Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fadda Jr wants to improve his position but Jacckson is controlling well.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Jacckson postures up.
Fadda Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jacckson content to control rather than advance.
Jacckson wants to free his trapped foot but Fadda Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jacckson is keen to just control but Fadda Jr is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacckson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fadda Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Jacckson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fadda Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Fadda Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fadda Jr trying to control here.
Jacckson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fadda Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jacckson prevents Fadda Jr from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacckson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jacckson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fadda Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacckson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fadda Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fadda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacckson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fadda Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacckson throws a body punch but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Fadda Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacckson throws out the jab.
Jacckson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fadda Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacckson throws a hook to the side of Fadda Jr's head but Fadda Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacckson throws a nice looking combination but Fadda Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Fadda Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fadda Jr looks to land a left hand but Jacckson moved out of range nicely.
Fadda Jr digs a good body shot into Jacckson's ribs.
Fadda Jr throws a looping overhand right but Jacckson ducks down to avoid it.
Jacckson swings widly with a right hand
and Fadda Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KO Jacckson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jacckson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jacckson scores with a jab to the body.
Jacckson shoots in looking for a takedown but Fadda Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacckson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fadda Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacckson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fadda Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Fadda Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fadda Jr dodges the punch combination from Jacckson.
A little jabbing left from Fadda Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fadda Jr tries to sprawl but Jacckson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fadda Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fadda Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacckson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacckson trying to control but Fadda Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson wants to pass the guard but Fadda Jr is keeping the position.
KO Jacckson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fadda Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Fadda Jr, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Jacckson is proving a slippery customer.
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Fadda Jr keeps moving.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Fadda Jr has momentary wrist control but Jacckson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jacckson working some strikes from top position.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadda Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacckson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacckson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacckson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fadda Jr can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fadda Jr keeping moving, preventing Jacckson from controlling successfully.
Jacckson wants to pass the guard but Fadda Jr is keeping the position.
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Fadda Jr keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jacckson lands a couple of elbows.
Jacckson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fadda Jr has his foot on Jacckson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacckson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jacckson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fadda Jr has wrist control.
Jacckson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson chips away with some ground and pound.
Fadda Jr controls Jacckson momentarily but Jacckson frees himself.
Jacckson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fadda Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacckson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacckson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jacckson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacckson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fadda Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Jacckson is proving a slippery customer.
Fadda Jr keeping moving, preventing Jacckson from controlling successfully.
KO Jacckson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep here but Jacckson controlling him for the moment.
Jacckson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jacckson passes Fadda Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jacckson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fadda Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacckson.
Jacckson is trying to control. Fadda Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fadda Jr wants to control but Jacckson is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
KO Jacckson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacckson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KO Jacckson!
KO Jacckson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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