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B.A.P 2: Jackson vs Underwood PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dio (ranked 1432 p4p, 158 weight class) and Randy Curran (ranked 3488 p4p, 326 weight class). Randy Curran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Dio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Curran!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio misses with a straight left.
Curran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danga de danga de dang - Dio scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran fakes the leg kick and cracks Dio in the body.
Dio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curran throws out the jab.
Curran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Curran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Curran 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio misses with a few strikes there.
Curran throws out a counter right but Dio avoids it with no problem.
Curran misses with a straight right.
Dio misses with a straight left.
Curran connects with a nice looking jab.
Curran throws a nice head kick!
Dio throws a series of punches but Curran avoids them all with ease.
Dio throws a lazy uppercut
and Curran counters with an inside leg kick.
Dio misses with a wild body shot.
Curran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Curran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dio throws out the jab.
Curran jabs Dio right on the nose. Dio blinks but takes it well.
Dio closes the distance and clinches up with Curran, looking for a takedown. Dio pushes Curran against the cage but Curran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
Dio looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
Dio tries to move into range but Curran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dio.
Dio is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Curran swinging wildly here.
Curran closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dio tries to clinch but Curran is having none of it.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Dio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Curran lands with a right hand.
Curran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dio is able to avoid easily.
Dio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curran.
Dio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Dio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dio throwing a counter right hand but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran misses with a left hand
and Dio counters with a right hand to the body.
Curran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dio.
Curran connects with a looping right hand.
Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Dio.
Dio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curran misses with a double jab.
Curran throws a right hand that misses
and Dio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dio's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Curran lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curran is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dio.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curran.
Dio misses with a double jab.
Curran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dio slips a jab and a cross from Curran.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran works the jab nicely.
Curran thuds a left hand into Dio's body.
Dio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran throws a head kick that Dio semi-blocks.
Dio is rocked!
Dio misses with a double jab
and Curran counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Dio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dio walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Curran swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Curran!
Randy Curran is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dangerous Dan (ranked 610 p4p, 85 weight class) and Shaun Brownie (ranked 2118 p4p, 248 weight class). Dangerous Dan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dangerous Dan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownie shoots in but no luck this time.
A cross from Dan lands.
A good leg kick by Dan.
Dan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brownie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brownie moves away from the strike by Dan.
Brownie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brownie.
Dan slaps away a takedown attempt from Brownie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brownie jabs Dan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brownie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan takes a swing at Brownie's ribcage but misses.
Dan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Brownie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dan.
Brownie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brownie ducks under a wild hook from Dan.
Brownie avoids the head kick by Dan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Dan misses.
Brownie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dan defends it well.
Dan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brownie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dan at a distance.
Dan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brownie.
Brownie shoots in looking for a takedown but Dan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brownie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dangerous Dan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Brownie.
Brownie slips under a jab from Dan.
Brownie lands with a nice body punch.
Dan throws a solid leg kick but Brownie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dan.
Brownie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brownie! But no joy.
Donk. Brownie catches Dan right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dan looks to land a left hand but Brownie moved out of range nicely.
Brownie fails with the takedown.
Dan slips under a jab from Brownie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan swings widly with a right hand
and Brownie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brownie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brownie throwing shots but Dan is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Brownie.
Dan wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Brownie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brownie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Brownie.
Brownie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dan keeps working.
Brownie throws a strike but Dan manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Brownie tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dangerous Dan!
Dangerous Dan made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Charles (ranked 2258 p4p, 256 weight class) and Jack Lynn (ranked 1452 p4p, 182 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Charles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Renegades Of Funk - Rage Against The Machine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lynn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Charles trying to advance position but Lynn counters by regaining guard.
Charles forces his way into half guard.
Lynn is looking to control Charles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynn avoid being mounted?
Charles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynn sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is looking for a kimura here.
Lynn is staying active underneath Charles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Charles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles is trying to control. Lynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn is adopting a defensive guard.
Charles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lynn pulls Charles in to control the position.
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.
Charles chips away with some ground and pound.
Charles passes into half guard.
Charles is trying to control the action in half guard but Lynn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lynn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lynn trying to control here.
Charles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Charles works his way into side control.
Charles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lynn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Charles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is looking for a sweep.
Charles working away.
Lynn tries to improve position but can't.
Lynn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Lynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynn is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
Charles is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lynn's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lynn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Charles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Charles crashes against the mat.
Charles in side control, throwing shots but Lynn defends.
Charles landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Charles trying to control the position but Lynn is working away.
Charles tries for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
Lynn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Charles thows a huge punch but Lynn dodges it nicely.
Lynn is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Charles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lynn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Charles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lynn in particular looking to stall.
Charles 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.
Charles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Charles.
Lynn is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Charles has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lynn is looking to defend but Charles has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lynn! Charles pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lynn taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Charles!
Mike Charles took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'NEXT!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huge Jackson (ranked 3377 p4p, 388 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 3486 p4p, 396 weight class). Rydeland has chosen Robbery - Not sneak attack as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huge Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Rydeland drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Rydeland closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
Rydeland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Rydeland cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a big head kick but Rydeland shrugs it off.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydeland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Rydeland is rocked!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Rydeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands the left hand.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland seems to have recovered his senses.
Rydeland drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland breaks from the clinch.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Rydeland's ribs.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rydeland doesn't seem bothered though.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rydeland forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Rydeland breaks from the clinch.
Rydeland takes the fight into the clinch.
Rydeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson is looking to slow Rydeland down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland clinches up against the cage.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Jackson.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Jackson is working Rydeland over against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rydeland has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rydeland.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Rydeland.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Rydeland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Are you kidding me?! Rydeland ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jackson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Rydeland!
Post fight, an emotional John Rydeland said 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '.
Huge Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I throw leather, sometimes it doesn't work out but am gonna keep on pushing.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 1360 p4p, 175 weight class) and Oscar Oscarsson (ranked 2080 p4p, 261 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Relentless - Slayer. Oscarsson has chosen Pain - Shut Your Mouth as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Oscarsson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a hook but Oscarsson avoids it easily.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Oscarsson is defending well.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Oscarsson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Oscarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Oscarsson defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscarsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Johnson is on him like a limpet, forcing Oscarsson back against the cage.
Oscarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has Oscarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Oscarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Johnson.
Oscarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Oscarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Oscarsson lands a body shot.
Oscarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Oscarsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oscarsson lands a body shot.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Oscarsson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Oscarsson breaks the clinch.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right hand that Oscarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Oscarsson also avoids with ease.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Oscarsson moves out of range.
Johnson cracks Oscarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oscarsson staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Oscarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to clinch but Oscarsson is having none of it.
Oscarsson takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Oscarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oscarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Oscarsson avoids nicely.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oscarsson's calf.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Oscarsson throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson clinches up with Oscarsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oscarsson bucks up and tries to throw Johnson off but instead Johnson has got his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Johnson tightening his grip on Oscarsson, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for the choke but no joy.
Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Oscarsson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Johnson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Oscarsson is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson tests Oscarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oscarsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oscarsson moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oscarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oscarsson tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson forces Oscarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson gets through Oscarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oscarsson backwards.
Oscarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oscarsson has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Oscarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oscarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
CJ Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Oscarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oscarsson tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Oscarsson back against the cage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Oscarsson.
Oscarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oscar Oscarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson tries to bum rush Oscarsson with a series of wild strikes but Oscarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
CJ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Oscarsson with an uppercut!
We've been informed that Oscarsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Oscarsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oscarsson can do to turn this around?
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Oscarsson pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson forces Oscarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Oscarsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Oscarsson looking to stall.
Johnson has hold of one of Oscarsson's legs. Oscarsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson is trying to control. Oscarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson wants to stand but Oscarsson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Oscarsson won't allow it.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Oscarsson is having none of it.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Oscarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oscarsson won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oscarsson is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Oscarsson is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oscarsson! But no joy.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Oscarsson blocking some punches.
Oscarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oscarsson is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oscarsson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oscarsson checks a leg kick.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Oscarsson's belly button to the back.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Oscarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oscarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Oscarsson's body. Oscarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oscarsson will feel that in the morning.
Johnson connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Oscarsson moves out of range easily.
Oscarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oscarsson throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Oscarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a hook. Oscarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson misses with a right hand
letting Oscarsson counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Oscarsson cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Oscarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Oscarsson's body.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oscarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Oscarsson throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Oscar Oscarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Oscarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oscarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Oscarsson takes one to the chin there.
Oscarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Oscarsson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson cracks the inside of Oscarsson's front leg.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oscarsson misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson throws a hook but Oscarsson avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Oscarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Oscarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oscarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oscarsson throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Oscarsson as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Oscarsson counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Johnson down! Oscarsson is looking to finish but Johnson is intelligently defending himself.
Johnson is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oscarsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oscarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Oscarsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oscarsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Oscarsson throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Oscarsson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson advances position into side control!
Oscarsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Oscarsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oscarsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
CJ Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oscarsson prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oscarsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oscarsson's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson trying to control momentarily.
Oscarsson is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Oscarsson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, CJ Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Oscar Oscarsson had this to say: 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Ralph Dean (ranked 1890 p4p, 224 weight class) and Jushin Thunder (ranked 19555 p4p, 569 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Ralph Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jushin Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
Dean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunder counters with a one-two to the body.
Thunder scores with a decent looking hook.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Dean moved out of range nicely.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Dean saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Dean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dean is looking to land body kicks.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thunder throws a right hand that misses
and Dean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Thunder feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Dean lands with a right hand.
Thunder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
A left lands for Dean.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dean.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thunder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dean - the referee stops the clock and Thunder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dean. Thunder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thunder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thunder.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder! But no joy.
Dean scores with a jab. Thunder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dean tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean throws a body shot but no joy.
Dean connects with a right hand. Thunder shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Dean. Beautiful body shot.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
Dean avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Thunder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dean connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Jushin Thunder's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thunder is rocked!
Dean ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Thunder's jaw. Thunder's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Dean does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Ralph Dean!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Jackson (ranked 519 p4p, 31 weight class) and Gage Underwood (ranked 982 p4p, 55 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Green Card. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, DeShawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gage Underwood!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Underwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Underwood momentarily.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Underwood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Underwood bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson slips a straight right by Underwood.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Underwood tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Underwood tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Underwood misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Underwood throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Underwood 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.
Underwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson slips a jab from Underwood.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Underwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Gage Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Underwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a straight right by Underwood.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Underwood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Underwood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Underwood moved away.
Underwood cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Underwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Underwood connects with the punch.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Underwood misses with a hook.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Underwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
Underwood misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Underwood looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Underwood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson defending well as Underwood loads up on a big left hand.
Underwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Underwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Underwood's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood staying out of range there.
A jab from Underwood misses.
Underwood cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Underwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Underwood.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Underwood on the side of the head.
Underwood takes one to the chin there.
Underwood catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Underwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Underwood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Underwood throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson slips under a jab from Underwood.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Underwood throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Underwood misses.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Underwood jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Underwood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gage Underwood will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underwood. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Underwood to the mat! Underwood manages to get full guard.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Underwood wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson is in close to Underwood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Underwood wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Underwood keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control but Underwood is working from the bottom.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeShawn Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Underwood uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Underwood missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Underwood.
Underwood looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson cracks Underwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Underwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Underwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Underwood misses with a hook.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
Underwood cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Underwood is just out of range.
Underwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Underwood.
Underwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson throws a jab when Underwood was well out of range.
Underwood throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Jackson misses.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Underwood lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Underwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood.
Underwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Underwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson stops Underwood from getting back to his feet.
Underwood pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Underwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Underwood - just one landing.
A slow jab from Underwood misses its intended target.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Underwood moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Underwood moves away.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Underwood misses with a straight right.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Underwood sprawls and moves away.
Underwood misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Underwood.
Nice straight punches there by Underwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Underwood.
Underwood scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Underwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Underwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Underwood blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Underwood.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
Jackson misses the jab.
Underwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Underwood.
Underwood misses with a left hand
and Underwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Underwood moves away and avoids it.
Underwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson shoots in but Underwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gage Underwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Underwood thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Underwood misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Underwood had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Underwood misses the target.
The fighters circling - Underwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Underwood connects with a jab.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Underwood works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson has been working on his balance at Big Apple Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Underwood.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Underwood staying out of range there.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
Underwood lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Underwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Underwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Underwood's guard.
Underwood pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Underwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Underwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Underwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DeShawn Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Underwood missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Underwood.
Underwood tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Underwood had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson throws a body punch but Underwood moves out of range.
Underwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Underwood.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Underwood throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Underwood throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood works the jab nicely.
Underwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Underwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Underwood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Underwood's knee but Underwood avoids it well.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Underwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Underwood connects with the punch.
Underwood lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood misses with a looping right.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Underwood momentarily.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Underwood cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Underwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Underwood 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Underwood!
Gage Underwood 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.
DeShawn Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Ay Caramba.'.
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