Fight Club - LV 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Taylor
vs
Johnson

152 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

155 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Jimmy Johnson has been cut.
Johnson checks a low kick from Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.
Taylor throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Taylor pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.

Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taylor gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Johnson trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taylor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taylor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taylor!
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Taylor is controlling the position.
Taylor could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Taylor moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Taylor!
Taylor prevents Johnson from taking his back.

Johnson working for a submission but Taylor is keeping him at bay.
Taylor tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Taylor is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Taylor is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Taylor's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Johnson's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson wants to stall.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Taylor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson wants to clinch but Taylor slips to the side

and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Taylor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tim Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Johnson.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taylor gets a clinch.
Johnson prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.

Taylor breaks the clinch.
Taylor wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taylor tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tim Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Johnson clinches.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson letting Taylor take a breather here.
Johnson trying to stall but Taylor improves his position.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taylor prevents it.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.

Johnson wants the takedown. Taylor is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taylor's guard against the cage.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson advances position into side control!

Johnson tries for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.

Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Johnson'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taylor smiles and moves away.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tim Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Johnson.

Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.

Johnson decides to return to a standing position.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.

Johnson clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Johnson tightening his grip on Taylor, looking for the choke.

Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Taylor.

Taylor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johnson's arms.

Johnson looking for the choke but no joy.
Taylor avoids the strikes from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor avoids the strikes from Johnson.

Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Taylor manages to stand up with Johnson still on his back. Eventually Johnson drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Tim Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Taylor frees his head quite easily.

Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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?

Jackson
vs
Backlund

192 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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!