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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. This should be a great matchup!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gump's waist but Gump gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson rushes Gump and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gump is trying to keep an underhook but Jackson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gump is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gump sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Gump defends the submission attempt.
Gump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Gump looks gassed!
Gump defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson has control of Gump's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gump regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gump is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
Gump 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.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gump is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gump is one step ahead there.
Gump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump 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.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Gump defends easily.
Jackson 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.
Gump works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Gump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gump stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson tries to roll over but Gump keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Gump eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Gump tries to pass.
Gump won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gump stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Gump shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gump looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson is pushing down on Gump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gump is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson moves nicely into side control.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gump is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gump has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gump gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gump's guard.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gump gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gump is keeping the position for now.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Gump defends it.
Gump wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gump!
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gump is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Gump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gump can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gump is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson working Gump over with strikes here.
Jackson is working for a guillotine from mount but Gump frees his head quite easily.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gump is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gump sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gump shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forest Gump.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Gump gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gump keeps working.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gump defends it well.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Gump defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gump keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gump sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Gump shoots in.
Jackson feints and as Gump raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Gump wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Gump defending well.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gump is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gump makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson controls Gump momentarily but Gump frees himself.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gump is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Forest Gump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jack Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gump 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.
Gump wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Gump won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump postures up.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gump passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Gump from controlling successfully.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gump is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jackson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gump's back instead.
Jackson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Gump manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson punching to the body, from the bottom.
Gump advances position into side control!
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Gump misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gump sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gump has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Jack Jackson!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Jack Jackson!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jack Jackson!
Jack Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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RATING
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