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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Jackson (ranked 2578 p4p, 2947 weight class) and Brennan Calhoun (ranked 297 p4p, 345 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saul Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brennan Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Calhoun misses.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Calhoun's head.
It looks like Brennan Calhoun has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calhoun.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Calhoun drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Calhoun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Calhoun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Calhoun looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Calhoun has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calhoun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Calhoun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson stalks Calhoun and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Calhoun's face. Calhoun staggers backwards, shaken.
Saul Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson 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 with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calhoun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Calhoun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saul Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Calhoun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Calhoun controls from within his opponent's guard.
Calhoun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calhoun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Calhoun advances to half guard.
Calhoun is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Calhoun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calhoun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calhoun.
Ground and pound from Calhoun.
Calhoun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Calhoun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Calhoun controlling the pace.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calhoun on the ground.
Calhoun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Calhoun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calhoun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Calhoun slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Calhoun working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Saul Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brennan Calhoun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Calhoun's head backwards.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Calhoun throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Calhoun. Calhoun gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Calhoun misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calhoun ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Calhoun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calhoun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Calhoun walks into a left hand.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Calhoun on that attempt.
Saul Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brennan Calhoun.
Calhoun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Calhoun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calhoun.
Calhoun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calhoun throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Calhoun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Calhoun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Calhoun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Calhoun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Calhoun didn't see that one coming.
Calhoun takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Calhoun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calhoun can do to turn this around?
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson thumps Calhoun with a low kick.
Calhoun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Calhoun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Calhoun landing with the ground and pound.
Calhoun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calhoun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Calhoun content to control rather than advance.
Calhoun working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Calhoun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Calhoun scores with a couple of nice shots.
Calhoun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson trying to hold on to Calhoun's head to control him but Calhoun postures up.
Calhoun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Calhoun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Calhoun connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Calhoun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Calhoun winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calhoun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Calhoun.
Calhoun throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calhoun scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Calhoun trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brennan Calhoun's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calhoun.
Calhoun missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Calhoun misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Calhoun walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson moves out of range as Calhoun strikes.
Calhoun is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Calhoun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Calhoun on the side of the head.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calhoun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Calhoun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calhoun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calhoun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calhoun cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Calhoun landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calhoun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Calhoun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calhoun lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calhoun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brennan Calhoun has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee asks Calhoun politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Calhoun prefers to stall for the moment though.
Calhoun lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jackson down.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face as Calhoun controls the position.
An elbow from Calhoun crashes against the mat.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brennan Calhoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is rocked!
Calhoun lands a strong strike to the head of Jackson. That's dazed him! Calhoun looking to finish here. Jackson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Calhoun lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brennan Calhoun!
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