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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Farnhook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Remember the name as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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177 cm
23
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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177 cm
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160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Farnhook! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Jackson! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson fails with a takedown attempt. No joy there for Farnhook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson blocks a jab. Farnhook misses with a wild body shot. Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jackson shoots in but no luck this time. Brandon Farnhook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Jackson. Farnhook tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range. Farnhook wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farnhook but Farnhook pushes him off and we're back to square one. Farnhook misses with a wild combination.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farnhook tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farnhook to the ground. Farnhook escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Farnhook throws a right and a left that both miss. Farnhook misses with a straight left. A nice combination there by Farnhook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson fails with a takedown attempt. Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Farnhook thows a body shot but no joy. Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Farnhook tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farnhook manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Farnhook leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Farnhook throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jackson has his takedown stuffed and Farnhook counters with a nice uppercut. Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jackson looks for a takedown but Farnhook sprawls well. Jackson shoots in but Farnhook avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jackson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farnhook fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Farnhook. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farnhook swivels and escapes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Farnhook tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Farnhook lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farnhook's waist but Farnhook gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side. Brandon Farnhook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Farnhook throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Farnhook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Farnhook sprawls well. Farnhook wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet. Brandon Farnhook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Farnhook. Farnhook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Farnhook misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Farnhook. Farnhook scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Farnhook throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Farnhook is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson. Jackson shoots in and drives through. Farnhook sprawls well. Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Farnhook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Farnhook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farnhook as he jumps to the side. Farnhook misses with the combination.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farnhook lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farnhook as he avoids it easily. Farnhook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Farnhook takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Farnhook throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jackson has a takedown stuffed. Farnhook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Farnhook circles away. Farnhook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farnhook is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Farnhook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Farnhook misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Farnhook is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Farnhook's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Farnhook dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Farnhook trying to control here.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Farnhook's attempt to control the position.
Farnhook prevents Jackson from improving position. You can see the frustration on Farnhook's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Farnhook is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Farnhook is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Jackson has an Americana. Farnhook didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jackson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jackson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tim 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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