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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Kolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kolo's choice of entrance music: As I Lay Dying - This Is Who We Are. Marco Kolo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 cm
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145 lbs
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164 cm
18
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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 featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Kolo! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kolo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson. Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick. Jackson throws a head kick but Kolo moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks. Kolo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Kolo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Kolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. 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. Jackson wants to control but Kolo is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kolo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is staying active underneath Kolo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson wants to control but Kolo is keeping busy and won't allow it. Jackson wants to improve his position but Kolo is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Kolo misses with a body shot.
Trevor Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kolo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolo throws a hook but Jackson blocks it. Jackson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. Kolo wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs. Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Kolo looks gassed! Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Kolo avoids it. Kolo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson. Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kolo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kolo misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jackson lands with a slapping head kick. Kolo tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it. Kolo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Kolo gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kolo 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. Kolo is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Kolo moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Kolo. A head kick misses from Kolo. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and Kolo counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Jackson misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kolo lands a head shot. Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick. Jackson misses with a leg kick and Kolo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. A head kick by Jackson misses and Kolo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Kolo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Kolo scores with a kick to the midsection. Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A head kick misses from Kolo. Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kolo. A head kick by Jackson misses and Kolo counters with a stiff right hand. Jackson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kolo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kolo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice combination there by Jackson.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson staying calm. Kolo is looking for a sweep. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson controls the position. Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Jackson working the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Jackson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kolo throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolo counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off. Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick by Jackson misses and Kolo counters with a nice kick to the body. Jackson throws a wild body kick that Kolo sees coming a mile off. Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kolo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kolo misses with the body kick and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kolo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Jackson throws a lazy head kick and Kolo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Kolo jumps back. A head kick from Jackson lands but Kolo takes it in his stride. Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson. 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! Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolo on the ground. Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kolo some visible discomfort.
Kolo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Kolo is looking for a sweep. Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kolo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Jackson tries to advance to mount but Kolo denies him. Kolo is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position. Kolo struggling a bit here. Jackson working the ground and pound from side control. Kolo tries to improve position but can't.
That's two 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 in side control, just content to control the action for now. Jackson cracks Kolo with a big elbow. Kolo is being controlled here. Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Kolo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson taking a breather here. Kolo is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson wants to control but Kolo is keeping him busy. Jackson working away. Jackson controlling from side mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Trevor Jackson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Kolo throws a leg kick that is checked and Jackson counters with a body kick that stops Kolo in his tracks momentarily. Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there. Kolo moves into full guard.
Kolo pushes a forearm under Jackson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Kolo!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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