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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Godbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godbeard comes to the cage accompanied by God Save the Queen. Tyson Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robin Godbeard's chin.
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180 cm
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175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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184 cm
26
177 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Godbeard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Jackson! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Godbeard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Godbeard sprawls well. Godbeard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet. Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head. Godbeard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robin Godbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Godbeard as he avoids it easily. Godbeard misses with a double jab.
Godbeard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Godbeard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Godbeard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Godbeard throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease. Jackson shoots in and drives through. Godbeard sprawls well. Robin Godbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jackson. Jackson avoids the head kick by Godbeard.
Godbeard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Godbeard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Godbeard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Godbeard. A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Godbeard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Godbeard misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Godbeard jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Godbeard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Godbeard getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Godbeard throws a head kick that misses. Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Godbeard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Godbeard is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Godbeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson. Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Godbeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Godbeard dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Godbeard was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Jackson trying to control but Godbeard is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Godbeard controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Godbeard, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Godbeard against the cage but Godbeard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Godbeard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Godbeard tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Godbeard to the ground. Godbeard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Robin Godbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jackson. Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Godbeard fails to land with a series of punches.
Godbeard throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range. Good leg kick by Godbeard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson avoids the body shot from Godbeard.
Godbeard lands with a nice body punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Godbeard tries a head kick but it misses.
Godbeard scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A leg kick checked by Jackson. Robin Godbeard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jackson moves out of range as Godbeard throws a body kick.
Godbeard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Godbeard.
Good leg kick by Godbeard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Godbeard tries a head kick but it misses.
Godbeard is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs. Jackson blocks a head kick by Godbeard.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Godbeard which made him look bad. Godbeard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Godbeard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Godbeard keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Robin Godbeard just wasn't active enough. Jackson moves out of range as Godbeard strikes. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Godbeard throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily. Robin Godbeard is winning the standup battle so far. Godbeard misses with a few strikes there.
Godbeard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Godbeard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Godbeard dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Godbeard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Godbeard sees it coming and defends easily. Godbeard wants to get back to full guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson trying to advance position but Godbeard counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Godbeard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. Godbeard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson pushes a forearm under Godbeard's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Godbeard is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson 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
68% |
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