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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asen Arsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Asen Arsov's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Asen Arsov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arsov throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arsov misses with a two punch combination.
Arsov misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Arsov is looking for the big counter here.
Arsov throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson swings for the body but Arsov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Arsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson throws a low kick but Arsov avoids it.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arsov's waist but Arsov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Arsov's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arsov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Arsov.
Asen Arsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Arsov.
Arsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Arsov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Arsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Arsov shakes it off.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Arsov backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Asen Arsov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arsov misses with a wild combination.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Arsov slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Arsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Arsov drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson is looking to wear down Arsov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Arsov tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Arsov.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Arsov.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arsov, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Arsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson lands a head kick that stumbles Arsov and the fighters go to the mat.
Arsov is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arsov keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Arsov is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Arsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Arsov is keeping the position.
Jackson stands and steps away. Arsov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Arsov misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Arsov down.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arsov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a head kick that drops Arsov!
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arsov wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arsov is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asen Arsov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Arsov does no damage.
Arsov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Fred Jackson has been cut.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arsov in his tracks.
Arsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Arsov connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arsov works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Arsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Arsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Arsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arsov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arsov misses with a wild combination.
Fred Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Arsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Arsov does no damage.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arsov tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arsov to the ground. Arsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Arsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arsov avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Arsov avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Arsov misses with a double jab.
Arsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a counter high kick but Arsov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fred Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Arsov is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arsov duly obliges.
No joy there for Arsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Arsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Arsov moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Arsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arsov tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asen Arsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson rushes Arsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Arsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Arsov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Arsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Arsov. Those never looked like landing.
Arsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson feints and then cracks Arsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arsov down.
Arsov throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
It looks like Jackson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arsov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Arsov moves away and avoids it.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Arsov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Arsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arsov wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Arsov misses with the combination.
A big left from Jackson misses.
That kick from Arsov tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Arsov's head.
Arsov throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arsov looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Arsov's head but Arsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson darts in and clinches Arsov up against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arsov with a nice cross.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arsov is looking for the big counter here.
Arsov throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Arsov avoids it well.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Arsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Arsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Asen Arsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Arsov misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Arsov moves away from the strike by Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Arsov unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Arsov off the cage and back into range.
Arsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arsov tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Arsov avoided it.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arsov doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Arsov knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arsov tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arsov to the ground. Arsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arsov unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Arsov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arsov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Arsov sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Arsov does no damage.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson jabs at Arsov's body.
Arsov tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Arsov avoided it.
Arsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Arsov tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arsov dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Arsov's guard.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Arsov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arsov manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Arsov's guard.
Arsov wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson moves nicely into side control.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arsov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arsov is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Arsov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controls the position.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arsov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arsov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Arsov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fred Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arsov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Arsov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Arsov is defending the strikes.
Arsov is letting Jackson control him for a moment.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arsov keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jackson!
Fred Jackson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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