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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Canton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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141 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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179 cm
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133 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Canton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neo Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canton shoots in and bounces Jackman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Canton is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackman has wrist control.
Jackman trying to keep a closed guard but Canton is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Canton is controlling him.
Jackman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canton defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackman misses with a wild combination.
Jackman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackman tries to bum rush Canton with a series of wild strikes but Canton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackman was covering up waiting for the punch and Canton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Canton gets to his feet - Jackman follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Canton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Canton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackman was covering up waiting for the punch and Canton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackman looking to control.
Canton wants to stand but Jackman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Canton is in close to Jackman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Canton passes into half guard.
Jackman looks gassed!
Canton wants to take a breather but Jackman is having none of it.
Canton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Canton is trying to control. Jackman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackman trying to control here.
Canton is working for a kimura but Jackman is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canton scores with a head kick.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Canton is just out of range.
Canton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Canton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Canton shoots for a takedown but Jackman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, jab by Jackman - just one landing.
Canton staying out of range there.
Jackman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canton.
Donk. Jackman catches Canton right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman takes a swing at Canton's ribcage but misses.
Jackman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canton.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canton was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackman swivels and escapes.
Canton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neo Jackman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackman swings for the body but Canton moves out of range.
Jackman is breathing heavily.
Jackman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackman misses with a two punch combination.
Jackman throws a hook but Canton blocks it.
Jackman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canton.
Canton shoots in for a takedown but Jackman shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Canton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Canton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackman misses with a looping right.
Jackman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canton.
Jackman lands a slapping body shot.
Jackman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackman swings for the body but Canton moves out of range.
Jackman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canton moves away.
Canton tries for a takedown but Jackman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Canton is just out of range.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canton was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.
Jackman throws a series of punches but Canton avoids them all with ease.
Jackman takes a swing at Canton's ribcage but misses.
Canton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Canton thows a big elbow that misses.
Canton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackman's head.
Canton wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.
Canton lands a couple of digs.
Canton 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackman's guard.
Jackman is defending against the submission attempts here by Canton.
Canton decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Canton looks for a takedown but Jackman sprawls well.
Jackman misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Canton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canton manages to avoid it.
Canton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canton avoids the body shot from Jackman.
Canton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackman pinned against the cage. Jackman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Jackman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Jackman as Canton shoots in.
Neo Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Canton lands in his opponent's guard.
Canton passes into half guard.
Canton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Canton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canton rather than just go for the knockout.
Canton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman misses with a series of wild punches.
Canton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canton manages to avoid it.
Canton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Canton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canton decides to return to a standing position.
Canton closes the distance and pushes Jackman back into the cage.
Jackman wants to break free but Canton has control.
Jackman pushes Canton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackman has a couple of punches blocked by Canton.
Jackman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Canton is keeping busy.
Canton is trying to drag Jackman to the mat but Jackman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Canton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackman misses with a punch on the inside.
Canton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Canton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Canton dodges the punch combination from Jackman.
Johnny Canton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jackman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neo Jackman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackman tries to bum rush Canton with a series of wild strikes but Canton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackman just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackman stuffs the takedown attempt from Canton. Canton gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Canton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Canton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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