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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 1424 p4p, 2260 weight class) and Billy Herrington (ranked 198 p4p, 313 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Would by Alice in Chains. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26 - 11 - 0 |
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7 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Herrington!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herrington is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Herrington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson prevents Herrington from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrington keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Herrington is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Herrington can't escape the position.
Jackson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jackson tries to control but Herrington wriggling away.
Jackson looking to isolate an arm here. Herrington doesn't see it coming and as Jackson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
Our winner, Luther Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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