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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Jackson (ranked 2276 p4p, 1998 weight class) and Henry Colt (ranked 134 p4p, 112 weight class). Henry Colt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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173 cm 24 138 9 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler Excellent boxer Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Colt! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Colt 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.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Colt counters with a left to the body. A clash of legs there as Colt blocks the low kick. Colt scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one. Colt moves out of range as Jackson strikes. Colt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A solid leg kick lands there for Colt.
Colt with the inside leg kick. Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Colt counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jackson takes one to the chin there. Colt goes for a high kick. It partially lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Colt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colt checks a leg kick nicely. Colt lands with an overhand left. Colt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jackson throws a hook but Colt avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Colt moves out of range as Jackson strikes. Colt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jackson thows a body kick. Colt tries to catch it but that hurt him. Jackson connects with a jab. Colt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Colt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Colt lands a slapping body shot.
Colt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Colt misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a looping left. Jackson thows a leg kick but Colt checks it and Colt counters with a two punch combo. Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 misses with a straight right. Colt lands a jab-cross combination. A jab from Colt finds it's way through Jackson's defenses. Colt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Colt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Colt responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time. Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target. A little jabbing left from Colt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jackson misses the shot to the body. Jackson throws a leg kick but Colt moved away. Colt only half commits to the counter leg kick. Colt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Colt misses with an uppercut. Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Colt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though. Jackson throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily. Henry Colt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colt manages to avoid it. Colt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Colt scores with a punch to the head. Colt throws a head kick that misses. Colt lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson is looking to land body kicks. Colt lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot. The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Colt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Colt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands. Jab from Colt. Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet. Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Colt's head backwards. Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jackson throws a big shot that misses. Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Colt manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Colt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Colt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Colt ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Colt counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson walks into a left hand. Jackson misses with a right hand and Colt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance letting Colt counter with a right hand. Colt defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand. Colt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson. Colt connects with an inside leg kick. Jackson looks to throw the jab but Colt is out of range. Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jackson defending well as Colt loads up on a big left hand. Colt throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side. Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Colt avoids it well and moves away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Colt ducks down to avoid it. Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Colt. Colt throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage. Colt digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Colt dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Colt throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side. Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jackson throws a big shot that misses. That kick from Jackson tenderised Colt's leg. Colt is trying to keep his angry face on. Jackson looks to throw the jab but Colt is out of range. Colt jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well. Donk. Jackson catches Colt right on the button with a cross. Jackson misses with a jab to the body
letting Colt counter with a right hand. Colt feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down. Colt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Colt swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson. Henry Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Colt moves out of range as Jackson strikes. Colt cracks Jackson with a good jab. Colt ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. That kick from Colt tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Colt keeps the fight on the outside. Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Colt's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson lands with an overhand left. Jackson moves out of range of the body kick. Jackson moves out of range of the strikes. Jackson feinted with a counter takedown. Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Colt blocks a jab. Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jackson misses with a low kick. Colt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and Colt counters with a nice body shot. 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. Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Colt has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Colt on the wrong end of a nice hook. Colt throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side. Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Colt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jackson misses with a straight left. Colt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson. Colt feints a counter leg kick. Colt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson. Colt lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily. Colt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Colt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily. Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Colt counters with a nice leg kick. Jackson fails with the takedown. A head kick misses from Colt. Colt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Colt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colt manages to avoid it. Colt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Colt with a nice cross. Colt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Colt moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson. Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Colt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Colt moves out of range as Jackson strikes. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jackson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Colt misses with a few strikes there.
Colt looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Colt is just out of range. Colt unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Colt tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jackson takes one on the button. Colt lands with an overhand left. Colt takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses. Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Colt blocks a jab. Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Colt counters with a stiff right hand. Colt scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one. Colt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson is looking to clinch. Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Colt's waist but Colt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jackson takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Colt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head. Colt feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down. A swing and a miss from Jackson. Colt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colt with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colt manages to avoid it. Jackson swings widly with a right hand
letting Colt counter with a right hand. Colt scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Colt pushes him off. Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Colt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A big left from Jackson misses. Colt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Donk. Colt catches Jackson right on the button with a cross. Colt ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Colt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! Colt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts. Colt keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick. Colt connects with an inside leg kick. Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Colt off balance momentarily. Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Colt swinging wildly here.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Colt.
Colt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson. Colt cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Colt lands with a good body shot. Colt throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it. Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Colt avoids it well and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Colt lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Good work by Colt as he checks the leg kick. It seemed like Colt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Colt thumps Jackson with a low kick. Colt swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson tries to clinch up but Colt circles away and keeps his distance. Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Colt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jackson misses with a straight left. Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Colt's knee but Colt avoids it well. Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Colt finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head. Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Colt. Colt obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Colt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Colt looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jackson tries to clinch there but Colt circles away.
Colt scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one. Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colt. Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Colt counters with a left to the body. Jackson misses with an uppercut. Colt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Colt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands. Nick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson connects with a solid leg kick. Colt 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.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time. Jackson throws a hook but Colt avoids it easily. Colt staying out of range there. Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson catches Colt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Colt. Colt connects with a body shot. Colt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson. Colt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson. Colt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Colt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colt can pounce on him.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react. Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jackson takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses. Colt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Colt thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jackson takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses. Colt misses with a head kick.
Colt keeps the fight on the outside. Colt only half commits to the counter leg kick. Nice body punch from Colt. Colt scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it. Colt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Colt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Colt avoids it well and moves away. Colt lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Colt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt letting Colt counter with a right hand. Colt scores with a decent looking hook. Nice takedown defense from Colt. No joy for Jackson on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him. A good leg kick by Colt. Colt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jackson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Colt slips under a jab from Jackson. Jackson throws a big shot that misses. Colt delivers a nice body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson looks to land a left hand but Colt moved out of range nicely. Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Colt. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Henry Colt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Colt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Colt! Henry Colt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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