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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dez Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Rex has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dez Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Rex!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson punishes Rex's body with a nice straight punch.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Dez Jackson has been cut.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rex misses with a leg kick.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rex throws out the jab.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rex tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Rex drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rex has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Rex dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rex throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Rex is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rex postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Rex is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rex is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rex pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Rex settles back down.
Rex tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rex looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson suckers Rex into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Jackson is now in Rex's guard!
Rex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Rex uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rex looks gassed!
Rex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rex looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Rex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rex looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes Rex off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson tests Rex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Rex shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Rex.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rex on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Rex backpedaling.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Rex's body. Rex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Good work by Rex as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Horrible takedown by Rex or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rex backs up against the cage.
Rex checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rex slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Rex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson jabs Rex right on the nose. Rex blinks but takes it well.
Dez Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rex throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Rex checks it.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rex drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson throws and low kick but Rex moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dez Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dez Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rex shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rex fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rex fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Rex tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dez Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rex takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rex shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Rex has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Rex throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rex throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Jackson.
No luck for Rex with that takedown attempt.
Dez Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Rex.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Rex with an open hand slap.
Rex is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Rex's defenses.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Rex's head back.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rex takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Rex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rex's head.
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!
Rex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rex takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rex on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson sizes up Rex with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rex is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rex has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rex's head.
Rex checks a leg kick nicely.
Rex takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson tests Rex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Dez Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rex takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rex somewhat.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Rex fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rex has time to react.
A left lands for Jackson.
Rex gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Rex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson lunges at Rex with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rex's hand.
Rex misses with a straight left.
Rex is looking to land body kicks.
Rex blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson tries to work over Rex's front leg with a kick but Rex checks it.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rex.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Rex knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Rex takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Rex.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
so Rex counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rex tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dez Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dez Jackson'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rex. That one must have hurt.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rex looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rex shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rex counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
A left lands for Rex.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rex dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Rex's head and hops out.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Rex sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Rex backs away looking to recover.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Rex backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rex tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Rex blocks the low kick.
Rex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson connects with a right hand. Rex shakes it off.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rex.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rex.
Rex tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Dez Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Rex.
Rex keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson stalks Rex and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rex's face. Rex staggers backwards, shaken.
Rex misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rex lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Rex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Rex on that attempt.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Rex shakes it off.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rex throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Rex.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Rex backs away looking to recover.
Rex drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rex throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Rex.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Rex takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rex.
Rex with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Rex misses the jab.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ron Rex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Rex as he checks the leg kick.
Rex takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Rex manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rex shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rex was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rex won't let Jackson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rex is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rex punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rex dominating with strikes here.
Rex fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dez Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rex misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dez Jackson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dez Jackson!
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hype
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RATING
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