LAFC 5: Jackson v Trades PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Sasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lemana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Lemana will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Sasi
vs
Lemana

179 cm
19
201 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

200 cm
19
206 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Sasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Lemana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemana shoots in but Sasi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lemana closes the distance looking to clinch

so Sasi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sasi postures up and lands a big shot to Lemana's brow.
Lemana looking to control.

Lemana working for a triangle but Sasi defends it easily.
Sasi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lemana is looking for a triangle but Sasi pushes his legs off easily.
Lemana looks winded!
Sasi throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lemana's head.
Sasi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lemana's head.
Sasi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lemana on the ground.

Sasi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lemana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sasi has managed to get both his arms back between Lemana's legs - danger averted.
Lemana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sasi is in close to Lemana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Sasi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lemana to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sasi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lemana pulls down on the head and he's put Sasi to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Lemana!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jos Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuta Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yuta Yamashita enters the cage!

Cruz
vs
Yamashita

170 cm
20
209 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

183 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jos Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuta Yamashita!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yamashita counters with a left to the body.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Cruz tries to clinch up

and Yamashita counters with a head kick that drops Cruz to the mat! Cruz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz tries to clinch up
enabling Yamashita to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Jos Cruz has been cut.
Cruz tries to clinch up
and Yamashita counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz darts in trying to clinch
and Yamashita counters with a flying knee that drops Cruz! Yamashita dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuta Yamashita!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karel Bezuidenhout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Dighead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karel Bezuidenhout is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bezuidenhout
vs
Dighead

198 cm
20
209 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

193 cm
19
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Dragon

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karel Bezuidenhout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Curtis Dighead!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezuidenhout takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dighead shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bezuidenhout shoots for a double leg takedown but Dighead sprawls well. He's pushed Bezuidenhout's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dighead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bezuidenhout closes the distance and clinches.
Bezuidenhout is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dighead goes for a takedown attempt but Bezuidenhout pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dighead stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dighead wants it to stay on the feet.
Dighead connects with a leg kick. Bezuidenhout looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bezuidenhout slaps away a takedown attempt from Dighead, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karel Bezuidenhout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Dighead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dighead fails with the takedown.
Bezuidenhout shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dighead as he avoids it easily.
Dighead shoots in looking for a takedown. Bezuidenhout tries to sprawl out of it but Dighead keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bezuidenhout manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Dighead tries to keep at a distance but Bezuidenhout has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dighead breaks from the clinch.
Bezuidenhout wants to clinch up but Dighead keeps it at a distance.
Karel Bezuidenhout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dighead closes the distance and clinches.
Dighead is looking for a takedown.
Dighead changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bezuidenhout fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bezuidenhout moves in looking to clinch but Dighead pushes him off.
Bezuidenhout tries to clinch but Dighead moves away
and Dighead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bezuidenhout changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dighead tries to avoid it but Bezuidenhout manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dighead to the ground. Dighead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bezuidenhout displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dighead.
Bezuidenhout shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dighead pinned against the cage. Dighead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dighead lands a jab.
Dighead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dighead slaps away a takedown attempt from Bezuidenhout, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bezuidenhout tries to clinch up but Dighead circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezuidenhout shoots for a takedown but Dighead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bezuidenhout is breathing heavily.
Bezuidenhout moves in looking to clinch but Dighead pushes him off.
Dighead lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bezuidenhout moves to clinch but Dighead breaks away
and Dighead counters with a one-two to the body.
Dighead Throws a clean left jab. Dighead Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Bezuidenhout's chin! Bezuidenhout crumbles to the ground and Dighead follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Dighead!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Curtis Dighead!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van De Velde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Townsley
vs
Van De Velde

183 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

225 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Townsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Van De Velde!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Velde darts in trying to clinch

and Townsley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Townsley.
Van De Velde is trying to break the clinch but Townsley has him pressed against the cage.

Townsley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Van De Velde is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Townsley wants to stand and escape but Van De Velde is having none of it.
Van De Velde wants to stand but Townsley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Townsley controlling the position.

Townsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van De Velde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van De Velde is looking to stand up but Townsley won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Velde preventing the sweep.

Townsley is working an open guard so Van De Velde takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Townsley clinches with his opponent.
Townsley wants to break free but Van De Velde has control.
Townsley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van De Velde's efforts to push away.
Van De Velde tries to circle away but Townsley has him pinned against the cage.

Townsley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Van De Velde is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Townsley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Van De Velde looks winded!

Townsley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van De Velde, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Van De Velde is avoiding damage well.
Townsley throws a strike aimed at the side of Van De Velde's head but Van De Velde avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van De Velde is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Townsley is controlling him well.

Townsley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Velde misses with a jab, cross combination.

Townsley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Van De Velde is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Townsley asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Townsley stands up and beckons Van De Velde to his feet.

Townsley scores with a takedown into Van De Velde's guard.

Townsley gets to his feet. Van De Velde looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Townsley rushes Van De Velde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van De Velde is looking to break free of the clinch but Townsley has double underhooks.
Van De Velde tries to circle away but Townsley has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley has had enough of the clinch but Van De Velde keeps him there for the moment.
Van De Velde wants to break free but Townsley has control.
Van De Velde has Townsley pressed against the cage, preventing Townsley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van De Velde is looking to break free of the clinch but Townsley has double underhooks.
Van De Velde tries to break the clinch but Townsley is controlling the position.
Van De Velde has Townsley pressed against the cage, preventing Townsley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Townsley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van De Velde clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van De Velde holding both Townsley 's hands and preventing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Townsley really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Van De Velde.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Townsley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Townsley.
Sloppy strikes there by Townsley.
Townsley working the ground and pound but Van De Velde is defending the strikes.
Van De Velde is pushing Townsley's head away, looking to escape. Townsley manages to hold on to the position though.

Townsley decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Townsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van De Velde, pushing him back against the cage.
Van De Velde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Townsley has him pressed against the cage.

Townsley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Townsley in particular looking to stall.
Van De Velde is breathing heavily.

Townsley stands up out of the half guard.

Townsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van De Velde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Townsley stands up from Van De Velde's guard - Townsley perhaps looking for a knockout.

Townsley clinches.
Townsley is pushing Van De Velde up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Townsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde throws a body punch but Townsley moves out of range.
Ben Townsley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van De Velde tries to clinch but Townsley moves away

and Townsley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van De Velde won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Townsley taking a breather here.
Townsley in side control, throwing shots but Van De Velde defends.

Townsley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van De Velde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Townsley controlling the position from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Townsley.

Townsley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Van De Velde looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Townsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde wants to get back to his feet but Townsley passes into half guard.

Townsley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Townsley gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Townsley is looking to advance position but Van De Velde won't allow it.

Townsley escapes and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Townsley closes the distance and pushes Van De Velde back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Townsley dominated that second round.
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!

Townsley dives in and scores a takedown into Van De Velde's guard.
Van De Velde wants to get back to his feet but Townsley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ben Townsley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Townsley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Townsley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van De Velde wants to stand and escape but Townsley is having none of it.
Van De Velde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Van De Velde is working an open guard so Townsley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Townsley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Townsley showed some decent athleticism there.

Townsley postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Van De Velde to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Townsley clinches.
Van De Velde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Townsley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Townsley is stalling here.
Townsley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van De Velde has him pressed against the cage.
Van De Velde has had enough of the clinch but Townsley keeps him there for the moment.

Townsley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Townsley stands up from Van De Velde's guard - Townsley perhaps looking for a knockout.

Townsley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Townsley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van De Velde is trying to stand back up but Townsley is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Townsley stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Townsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Van De Velde is looking to escape.
Van De Velde is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Townsley decides to stand and escape the position.
An inside leg kick from Townsley misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde misses with an uppercut. Townsley saw that one coming.

Townsley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van De Velde manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Townsley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Van De Velde wants to stand and escape but Townsley is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robert Van De Velde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Townsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Townsley stands up from guard. Let's bang!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Townsley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Townsley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Townsley!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jackson
vs
Page

182 cm
19
230 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Page!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.

Page looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jackson decides to stand up.

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Page really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Page.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Jackson stands up from half guard.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Page - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Page. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Page shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.

Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting.

Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Page's guard.

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Page fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Page's guard.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get!
Steven Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
Steven Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Page.

Page gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Jackson gets to his feet. Page looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Jackson stands up and waves to Page to follow him.

Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Page's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get!

Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Page tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Page's guard.
Jackson stops Page from standing up.

Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Jackson gets the takedown into side control.

Jackson stands up and beckons Page to his feet.
Page looks winded!
Page tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.

Jackson stands up.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Page to the mat! Page manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Page to the ground. Jackson is now in Page's guard.

Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Page tries a head kick but it misses.

Jackson gets the takedown into side control.

Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Page to his feet.

Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Page did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson stands up and beckons Page to join him on the feet.
Page fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Page's guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Page.

Page working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.

Jackson decides to stand up.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into Page's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Page is breathing heavily.

Page gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get!
A left lands for Page.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.

Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jimmy Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Page tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Page to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Page's half guard.

Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Page working a defensive guard here.

Jackson stands up from Page's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Page to his feet.

Page forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Page is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Page successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Page is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Page on his heels. He'll look to pass Page's guard now, I'm sure.

Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Page instigates a clinch.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Page taking a breather.

Jackson has picked Page up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Page to get to his feet.
Page throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Page connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Page fails with the takedown.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Page's guard.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson stands up and waves to Page to follow him.

Jackson shoots in and bounces Page off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Jackson stands up from Page's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Page moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Page manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Page is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Steven Jackson has been cut.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Page wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Page trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to drag Page to the mat but Page just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!

Page is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Page to the mat. Page regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson gets to his feet. Page looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Page enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Page manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Jackson stands up and waves to Page to follow him.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Page napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Page tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting.

Page instigates a clinch.
Page misses with a knee strike.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Page fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Page wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jimmy Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steven Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Page throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Jackson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Steven Jackson thanked Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agam Levi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agam Levi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Levi
vs
Dominatrix

183 cm
26
209 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agam Levi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rastaphan Dominatrix!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominatrix jabs at Levi's body.
Levi avoids the body shot from Dominatrix.
Rastaphan Dominatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominatrix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dominatrix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Levi throws a series of punches but Dominatrix avoids them all with ease.
Levi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominatrix.
Dominatrix misses with a few strikes there.
Levi wants to clinch up but Dominatrix keeps it at a distance.

Levi gets tackled into the cage by Dominatrix. Dominatrix maintains the clinch.
Dominatrix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dominatrix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Levi tries to score a body lock takedown but Dominatrix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dominatrix slows down the pace here.

Dominatrix manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Dominatrix is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Levi frees his head nicely. Oh but Dominatrix has switched to an armbar! Levi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rastaphan Dominatrix!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Philip Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes to the cage accompanied by It's Goin Down by T.C.. Joshua Perez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Perez
vs
Philip Go

197 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Philip Go!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Go or perhaps it was just good defense by Perez which made him look bad.
Perez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perez lands a jab to Go's midsection.
Go looks winded!

Go rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perez lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Perez.
Knees in the clinch landing for Perez.
Perez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perez.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Perez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez lands a head kick. Go smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Perez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Perez thumps Go with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Go crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Perez - the referee stops the clock and Go gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Perez. Go manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Perez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Perez chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Go takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Perez.
Both fighters circling a little - Perez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Perez scores with a kick to the body.
Perez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Perez pushes Go up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Perez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perez lands an elbow inside that Go shrugs off.

Perez tightens his grip and picks Go up, before dumping him to the ground. Go manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Perez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perez slips nicely into half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perez seems to be looking for submissions.

Perez is trying to work for a kimura but Go is defending well.

Perez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Perez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Go on the ground.

Perez is trying to work for a kimura but Go is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Go!
Perez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Perez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Perez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Joshua Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Perez forces Go back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Perez.
Perez lands a good knee to the midsection. Go won't want to take too many of those.
Perez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Go backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez crunches a lovely knee into Go's ribcage.

Perez has Go pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Perez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Go tumbling to the mat - Perez dives into Go's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Go looking to control.

Perez drops back looking for a leg! Go is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Go manages to kick Perez off! Perez jumps back into Go's guard.
Perez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Perez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Perez drops back looking for a leg! Go is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Go manages to kick Perez off! Perez jumps back into Go's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Perez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Go darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Perez.
Perez lands a shoulder strike.
Perez presses Go against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Go can do to turn this around?
Perez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Go gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Perez.

Perez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Perez is looking for a kimura here.
Go is breathing heavily.

Perez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Go defend it? Perez steps over the head and cranks it - Go is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Perez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joshua Perez!
Joshua Perez gave a mention to Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Hessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton Hessler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Martinez's chin.

Martinez
vs
Hessler

190 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clinton Hessler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hessler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hessler slips a jab from Martinez.
Hessler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hessler scores with a body shot.
Hessler lands a really nice looking cross but Martinez seems unphased.

It looks like Johnny Martinez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hessler cracks Martinez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Martinez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hessler finish him?

Martinez is rocked!
Hessler jabs Martinez right on the nose. Martinez blinks but takes it well.
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hessler lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clinton Hessler!
Clinton Hessler is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing by Kanye West ft. Young Jeezy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Black

172 cm
19
130 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Black!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Black throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Black finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva managing to control the position.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva is tightening it up a little... Black has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Black reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Black taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pablo Silva!
Pablo Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Trades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jackson
vs
Trades

225 cm
19
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederick Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Trades!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.

Trades gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Trades blocks it.
Trades struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Trades pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Trades keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trades throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trades lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Trades throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.

It looks like Jack Trades has been cut.

Trades closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trades.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trades scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trades.
Trades stalls.
Trades swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trades tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson has Trades pressed against the cage.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Trades prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Trades blocks with his arms.
Trades struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trades lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trades tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jack Trades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trades looks winded!
Trades on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson is looking to slow Trades down with leg kicks.
Jackson is looking to slow Trades down with leg kicks.
Jackson feints and then cracks Trades's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trades down.

Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Trades tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Trades back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Trades is rocked!
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Trades is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trades seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Trades head around and knocks him out cold! Jackson hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frederick Jackson!