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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Diamond (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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185 lbs
15 - 12 - 1 |
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203 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diamond cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson dives in and grabs Diamond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diamond pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Diamond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diamond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diamond counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diamond misses with a double jab.
Diamond scores with a jab to the head.
That kick from Diamond tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diamond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diamond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson has Diamond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diamond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond misses with a body punch.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Diamond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diamond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Diamond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diamond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Diamond.
Diamond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Diamond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diamond can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diamond as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
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 is trying to push Diamond away but Diamond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diamond tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diamond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Diamond.
Diamond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Diamond slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Diamond slips the punch.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diamond counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diamond.
Diamond swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Diamond tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Diamond tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Diamond with a jab.
Diamond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diamond's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diamond is controlling Jackson's posture.
Diamond working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diamond seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Diamond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Diamond dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A cross from Jackson lands.
Brandon Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Diamond.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Diamond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diamond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diamond.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Jab from Diamond.
Diamond is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson throws a hook but Diamond blocks it.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diamond.
Jason Diamond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diamond counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jason Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond 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.
Diamond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diamond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diamond wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson lands a jab to Diamond's midsection.
Diamond misses with a looping right.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jason Diamond has been cut.
Diamond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diamond stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Diamond misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Diamond trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jason Diamond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diamond tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Diamond tries to tie him up.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Diamond improves position.
Jackson has picked Diamond up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diamond actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson is looking for submissions but instead, Diamond has regained full guard.
Jackson is posturing up here but Diamond has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jackson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jackson has to tap! Slick submission there by Diamond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Diamond!
Jason Diamond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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