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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brent Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MATT SERRA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SERRA has chosen ENTER SANDMAN as his entrance music. Brent Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to MATT SERRA's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, MATT SERRA!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SERRA drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but SERRA is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
SERRA thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
SERRA wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. SERRA manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow SERRA to sweep him here.
SERRA trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
SERRA tries to strike from the bottom.
SERRA wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. SERRA swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SERRA pulls Jackson in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
SERRA manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as SERRA tries to pass.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing SERRA from controlling successfully.
SERRA preventing the sweep.
SERRA trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SERRA postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
SERRA looks gassed!
SERRA trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
SERRA shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SERRA tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but SERRA is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders SERRA to his feet.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but SERRA is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
SERRA with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
SERRA wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson tries for a takedown but SERRA circles away easily
and SERRA decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
SERRA must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson is trying to control the position but SERRA postures up.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SERRA can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
SERRA decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SERRA fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
SERRA is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson decides to pull guard.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but SERRA is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. SERRA manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson trying to control but SERRA is working from the bottom.
SERRA looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
SERRA really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson pushing down on SERRA's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
SERRA is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but SERRA defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works his way into side control.
Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
SERRA shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson struggling a bit here.
SERRA wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
SERRA is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but SERRA is controlling well.
SERRA lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
SERRA fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MATT SERRA showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
SERRA has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
SERRA working a defensive guard here.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but SERRA is keeping the position.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SERRA looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SERRA is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jackson decides to stand back up.
No joy there for SERRA, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson shoots and misses
and SERRA counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
SERRA misses with a head shot.
Jackson tries to hold on but SERRA postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SERRA looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
SERRA throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because SERRA loaded up on that one.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
SERRA misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
SERRA sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Brent Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson gets full guard.
SERRA thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
SERRA loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing SERRA from controlling successfully.
SERRA might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
SERRA drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson gets to his feet - SERRA follows without any prompting.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but SERRA sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
SERRA clinches.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
SERRA with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in SERRA's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson postures up.
SERRA wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Jackson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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