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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chico Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrales comes to the cage accompanied by Lets Stay Together - Al Green. Forrest Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chico Corrales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Corrales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corrales lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Corrales moves out of range.
No joy there for Corrales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corrales lands a with a good body shot.
Corrales works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Corrales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Corrales lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corrales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corrales lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Forrest Jackson has been cut.
A combination from Corrales does no damage.
Corrales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corrales misses with a wild combination.
Corrales misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corrales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corrales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corrales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Corrales misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corrales lands a head shot.
Corrales lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Corrales counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Corrales. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corrales.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Corrales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Corrales tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corrales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Corrales falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corrales's knee momentarily.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Corrales to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson looks gassed!
Corrales scores with a three punch combo!
Corrales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Corrales makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Corrales.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Corrales wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corrales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Corrales is proving hard to escape from.
Corrales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corrales keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corrales counters with a one-two to the body.
Corrales throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corrales is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Corrales circles away and we're back to standing.
Chico Corrales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Corrales is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corrales throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corrales 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 swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corrales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corrales counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corrales is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Corrales stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Corrales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corrales with a body punch. A glancing blow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Corrales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Corrales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corrales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corrales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.
Corrales scores with a nice strike.
Corrales throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corrales scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left and a right from Corrales both land. Nice combination.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Corrales finish him?
Corrales with a jab.
Corrales swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Corrales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corrales pinned against the cage. Corrales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A right-left combo lands from Corrales.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Chico Corrales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corrales is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Corrales counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Corrales finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Chico Corrales is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson clinches but Corrales breaks the clinch
and Corrales counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson tries to clinch but Corrales moves away
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Corrales moves out of range.
Corrales's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Corrales duly obliges.
Corrales works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Chico Corrales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a lazy body kick
and Corrales counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corrales circles away.
Corrales scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Corrales sprawls well.
Chico Corrales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corrales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corrales stuffs the takedown.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a left to the body.
Corrales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Corrales moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Corrales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corrales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corrales misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corrales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Corrales misses with a double jab.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson shoots in but Corrales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corrales but Corrales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corrales throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Corrales waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Corrales dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No joy there for Corrales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Corrales shows good takedown defense.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corrales paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Corrales scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Corrales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Corrales swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a head kick but Corrales moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales misses with a few strikes there.
Corrales throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Corrales moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corrales as he avoids it easily.
Chico Corrales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Jackson.
Corrales misses with the combination.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Corrales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corrales throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Corrales was not able to check.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Corrales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson misses with a double jab
letting Corrales counter with a right hand.
Corrales cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Corrales to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Corrales.
Corrales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson looks for a takedown but Corrales sprawls well.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corrales throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Corrales misses.
Corrales digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Corrales misses with a two punch combination.
Corrales digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Corrales looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corrales scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Corrales circles away.
Corrales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Forrest Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throws a leg kick but Corrales sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corrales with a jab.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corrales throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Corrales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corrales avoids a kick to the body.
Corrales tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corrales lands a head shot.
Corrales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corrales throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Corrales.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Corrales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corrales looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corrales throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Corrales.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Corrales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corrales misses with a two punch combination.
Corrales scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Corrales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corrales, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Corrales!
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