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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salah Ezzaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Blow Me Away as his entrance music. 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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156 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salah Ezzaoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ezzaoui is looking to clinch.
Jackson forces Ezzaoui back against the cage and clinches.
Ezzaoui throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ezzaoui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ezzaoui shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ezzaoui bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ezzaoui wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ezzaoui is one step ahead there.
Jackson has Ezzaoui pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ezzaoui will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ezzaoui won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Ezzaoui chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ezzaoui from controlling successfully.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson 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.
Ezzaoui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson has control of Ezzaoui's left arm, preventing Ezzaoui from doing any damage.
Ezzaoui controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ezzaoui from controlling successfully.
Ezzaoui wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ezzaoui is breathing heavily.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Ezzaoui is proving a slippery customer.
Ezzaoui is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ezzaoui has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ezzaoui is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Ezzaoui is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson makes his way to full guard, as Ezzaoui worked for a kimura.
Jackson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ezzaoui trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ezzaoui would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ezzaoui tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ezzaoui. Ezzaoui gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salah Ezzaoui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ezzaoui misses with a double jab.
Ezzaoui looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Ezzaoui persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ezzaoui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ezzaoui shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ezzaoui tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Ezzaoui is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ezzaoui looking for a takedown.
Ezzaoui will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Ezzaoui looking to pass the guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ezzaoui!
Ezzaoui really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ezzaoui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ezzaoui is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ezzaoui tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ezzaoui manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ezzaoui wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Ezzaoui is working from the bottom.
Ezzaoui is trying to escape back to his feet but Jackson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ezzaoui tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ezzaoui throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Ezzaoui wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ezzaoui looking for a sweep. Not yet Ezzaoui, not yet.
Ezzaoui wriggles free and stands up.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson clinches.
Ezzaoui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Ezzaoui stalling in the clinch.
Ezzaoui managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Ezzaoui is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Ezzaoui.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salah Ezzaoui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ezzaoui is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ezzaoui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ezzaoui gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ezzaoui trying to control the position.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson stops Ezzaoui from standing up.
Ezzaoui wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson stands up and waves to Ezzaoui to follow him.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ezzaoui trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezzaoui is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ezzaoui is trying to get back to full guard.
Ezzaoui wants to get back to his feet.
Ezzaoui won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ezzaoui!
Jackson tries to control but Ezzaoui wriggling away.
Ezzaoui is trying to escape the mount.
That's four 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.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Ezzaoui is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Ezzaoui regains half guard.
Ezzaoui is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ezzaoui gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ezzaoui 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.
Ezzaoui wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ezzaoui there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ezzaoui looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ezzaoui tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ezzaoui trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ezzaoui in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ezzaoui trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson pulls Ezzaoui in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ezzaoui manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Ezzaoui.
Ezzaoui being controlled here, momentarily.
Ezzaoui has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Ezzaoui is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Ezzaoui regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ezzaoui looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ezzaoui is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Ezzaoui is looking to improve his position.
Ezzaoui looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ezzaoui is trying to get back to full guard.
Ezzaoui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Ezzaoui works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ezzaoui doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezzaoui throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezzaoui tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ezzaoui tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ezzaoui's guard.
Ezzaoui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ezzaoui wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jason Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ezzaoui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson trying to control but Ezzaoui is working from the bottom.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ezzaoui keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ezzaoui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ezzaoui has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Ezzaoui fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ezzaoui is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ezzaoui throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jackson. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezzaoui is looking to get to half guard.
Salah Ezzaoui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ezzaoui flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Jackson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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