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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backlund has chosen Stink Fist- TOOL as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson postures up in Backlund's guard and throws a big left but Backlund blocks it.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Backlund won't let him.
Backlund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Backlund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Backlund's guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Backlund blocks nicely.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cody Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bob Backlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Backlund lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Backlund closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Backlund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Backlund throws a one two combo.
Backlund scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Backlund throws a one two combo.
Backlund lands a two punch combo.
Backlund lands a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Backlund.
Backlund is working the combinations to good effect here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Backlund.
Backlund looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Backlund lands a two punch combo.
Nice cross by Backlund.
Backlund moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Backlund is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Backlund.
Backlund lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Backlund stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Backlund throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Backlund throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Backlund lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Backlund.
Backlund works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Backlund circles away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Backlund but Backlund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Backlund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Backlund misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Backlund.
A left lands for Backlund.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backlund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Backlund to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Backlund.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Backlund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Backlund counters with a two punch combo.
Backlund slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Backlund sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Backlund as Jackson shoots in.
Backlund stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Backlund lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Backlund. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Backlund counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick lands from Jackson that sends Backlund to the canvas. Backlund tries to scramble back to his feet but Jackson brings him back down into side control.
Backlund is rocked!
It looks like Bob Backlund has been cut.
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!
Backlund takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Backlund is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson tries to stand but Backlund is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Backlund defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Backlund to his feet.
Jackson shoots in but Backlund avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson looks to throw a body kick
and Backlund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Backlund, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Backlund against the cage but Backlund circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backlund lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Backlund's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Backlund swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Backlund.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Backlund lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Bob Backlund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Backlund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Backlund fails to land with a series of punches.
Backlund throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Backlund to the mat! Backlund manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Backlund to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Backlund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Backlund counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Backlund connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Backlund.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Backlund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Backlund works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Backlund counter with a right hand.
Backlund stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Backlund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
That has opened up Bob Backlund's cut even more.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Backlund defends.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Backlund is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cody Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Backlund is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Backlund keeps working.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Backlund regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Backlund is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Backlund lands a two punch combo.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Backlund.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Backlund counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Backlund keeps it at a distance.
Jackson clinches but Backlund breaks the clinch
and Backlund counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Backlund to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Backlund makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Backlund counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Backlund gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Backlund is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Backlund's guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Backlund keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Backlund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Backlund counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Backlund counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backlund lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Backlund's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Backlund circles away.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Backlund counters with a two punch combo.
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.
A cross from Backlund lands.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Backlund counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Backlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Backlund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson is keen to just control but Backlund is a slippery customer.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Backlund makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Backlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Backlund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson shoots in but Backlund avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Backlund throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Backlund stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Backlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Backlund counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Backlund circles away easily
and Backlund counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Backlund counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Backlund counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Backlund to acknowledge the strikes.
Backlund lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Backlund.
Jackson closes the distance but Backlund moves to the side
and Backlund counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Backlund tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bob Backlund's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bob Backlund's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cody Jackson!
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