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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DeSean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Provenzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Provenzano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by America F*%K yeah!. 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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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
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, DeSean Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Provenzano!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Provenzano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson thumps Provenzano with a low kick.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Provenzano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frankie Provenzano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Provenzano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Provenzano punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Provenzano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Provenzano drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Provenzano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Provenzano is having none of it.
Provenzano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Provenzano throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson pulls Provenzano in close to prevent any damage.
Provenzano postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Provenzano is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenzano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Provenzano stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Provenzano controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because DeSean Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Provenzano tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Provenzano takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Provenzano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Provenzano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Provenzano's back!
Jackson lands shots from the back.
You can see the frustration on Provenzano's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Provenzano manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Provenzano trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Provenzano is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Provenzano throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson has Provenzano pulled in close to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Provenzano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Provenzano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Provenzano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Provenzano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of DeSean Jackson.
Provenzano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Provenzano walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Provenzano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Provenzano circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSean Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Donk. Provenzano catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Provenzano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Provenzano is defended easily by Jackson.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Provenzano wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Provenzano closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Provenzano is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Provenzano wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Provenzano avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Provenzano controls the action.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
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!
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson tries to work over Provenzano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Provenzano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeSean Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Provenzano.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DeSean Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Provenzano shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Provenzano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Provenzano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Provenzano just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Provenzano.
Provenzano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Provenzano is predictable there
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Provenzano misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Provenzano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Provenzano lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenzano postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Provenzano trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to stand up but Provenzano is controlling him.
Provenzano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Provenzano works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Provenzano throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Provenzano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Provenzano down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Provenzano keeps working.
Provenzano wants to control but Jackson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Provenzano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson working over Provenzano with some ground and pound. Provenzano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Provenzano has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Provenzano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Provenzano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Provenzano gets back to full guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano trying to strike off his back.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Provenzano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Provenzano trying to control the position.
Provenzano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Provenzano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Provenzano working a defensive guard here.
Provenzano is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Provenzano prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson wants to control but Provenzano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Provenzano working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Provenzano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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!
Jackson trying to control but Provenzano postures up.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Provenzano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is looking to control Provenzano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Provenzano.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Provenzano is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up. DeSean Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Provenzano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frankie Provenzano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Provenzano misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Provenzano lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Provenzano lands a slapping body shot.
Provenzano sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Provenzano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Provenzano lands a nice looking body shot.
Provenzano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Provenzano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Provenzano's ribs.
Provenzano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Provenzano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenzano throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown by Provenzano or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Provenzano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Provenzano is just out of range.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Provenzano.
Provenzano shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Provenzano.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson pushes Provenzano up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Provenzano avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson gets through Provenzano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Provenzano can't break the clinch.
Provenzano tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeSean Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Provenzano.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Provenzano 's eye.
It looks like Frankie Provenzano has been cut.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Provenzano takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Provenzano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Provenzano in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Provenzano's head.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Provenzano.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Provenzano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Provenzano fails to pull guard.
Provenzano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Provenzano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Provenzano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Provenzano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Provenzano controls the action.
Provenzano blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Provenzano tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson tries to work over Provenzano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Provenzano controls his hands.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeSean Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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