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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Holland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holland throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holland gets a clinch.
Holland works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson letting Holland take a breather here.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson has Holland pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holland controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Grant Holland hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Holland. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Holland misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Holland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holland misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Holland controlling the action here for a moment.
Holland is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holland blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holland is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holland fails to land with a series of punches.
Holland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holland slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Holland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Holland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holland tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holland is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Holland to the mat. Holland regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson throws a strike but Holland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonathon Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holland misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Holland's guard now.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Holland keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Jonathon Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Holland tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Holland misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Holland circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holland counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holland swinging wildly here.
Holland has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.
Holland has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to drag Holland to the mat but Holland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holland.
Holland avoiding damage.
Jackson wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland breaks from the clinch.
A jab-cross combination lands for Holland and sends Jackson crashing to the mat! Holland follows him down to the mat - Jackson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Jonathon Jackson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Holland is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson gets full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controls Holland momentarily but Holland frees himself.
Holland throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holland with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Holland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonathon Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Holland misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holland trying to control here.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holland is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Grant Holland.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Holland sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Holland circles away.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Holland's leg. Holland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Holland sprawls well.
Holland throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holland's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holland!
Holland stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson tries to clinch but Holland moves away
enabling Holland to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Holland. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Holland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Holland shows good takedown defense.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holland is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Holland circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonathon Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Holland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson tries a body shot but Holland blocks it.
Holland blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Holland has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Holland won't allow it.
Jackson is trying to drag Holland to the mat but Holland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holland stalls.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holland pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonathon Jackson.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathon Jackson!
After winning the bout, Jonathon Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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FIGHT
RATING
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