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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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144 lbs
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139 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Silva has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but not successfully.
Silva trying to control momentarily.
Even with his hooks in, Silva manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Silva has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Silva is persistently looking for the submission but Jackson is defending it well.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Silva looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson manages to stand up with Silva still on his back. Eventually Silva drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Jackson.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Silva shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands with a right that hurts Silva. Silva looks to clinch but Jackson throws a short knee that drops Silva. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jack 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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FIGHT
RATING
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