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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Luc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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214 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Luc!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Luc.
Jackson throws a body punch but Luc moves out of range.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Luc had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Luc didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luc trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Luc 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. Luc eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luc is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luc trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luc wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Luc is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luc swivels and escapes.
Luc looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luc but Luc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Luc circles away and keeps his distance.
Luc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luc misses with a two punch combination.
Luc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson moves forwards but Luc connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Luc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a body punch but Luc moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luc manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Luc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luc misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luc circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luc throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luc manages to avoid it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luc as he jumps to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson swings for the body but Luc moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Luc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luc sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luc throws a left and a right that both miss
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luc actively working from the bottom here.
Luc tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.
Luc tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson shoots and misses
and Luc counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luc throws out the jab.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Luc.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Luc misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Luc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luc.
Luc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Luc.
Luc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Luc.
Luc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson shoots and misses
and Luc counters with a nice uppercut.
Luc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson takes a swing at Luc's ribcage but misses.
Jackson is looking to wear down Luc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luc clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luc misses with a series of wild punches.
Jean Luc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Luc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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