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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Jackson (ranked 1192 p4p, 165 weight class) and Trevor Fitch (ranked 3203 p4p, 359 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Puff Daddy-Victory (ft. Notorious B.I.G & Busta Rhymes). Trevor Fitch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Fitch saw that one coming.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fitch 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.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Fitch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitch looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Fitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Fitch backing up. Fitch nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Fitch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
It looks like Trevor Fitch has been cut.
Trevor Fitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Fitch.
Jordan Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitch somewhat.
Fitch fails with the takedown.
Jordan Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Fitch.
Fitch swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Fitch.
Fitch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Fitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fitch misses with a looping left.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitch.
Fitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Fitch loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Fitch.
Fitch misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Fitch on that attempt.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitch.
Fitch misses with a hook.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fitch off to one side.
Fitch clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitch fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Fitch on that attempt.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitch lands a body shot.
Fitch swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fitch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitch's head.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws a counter high kick but Fitch was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fitch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitch lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Fitch closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Fitch pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fitch cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Fitch throws a big shot that misses.
Fitch swings widly with a right hand
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Fitch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitch drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitch wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Fitch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up.
Jackson slips a jab from Fitch.
Fitch throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitch.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Fitch throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Fitch manages to avoid it.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitch.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitch.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitch under the eye.
Fitch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Fitch persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fitch.
Fitch with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a jab when Fitch was well out of range.
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 Jordan Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevor Fitch'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.
Good exchange - Fitch coming out on top.
Fitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitch.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitch. Fitch gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a jab. Fitch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fitch throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Fitch misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jordan Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Fitch.
Fitch has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That has opened up Trevor Fitch's cut even more.
Fitch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitch.
Fitch swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitch is rocked!
Fitch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson scores with a counter punch that sends Fitch to the canvas! Jackson smells blood - he's punishing Fitch with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fitch has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Jackson!
Jordan Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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RATING
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