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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by What Ive Done. The key to victory for Jonathon Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 cm
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185 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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183 cm
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185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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
2 - 5 - 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam White! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson connects with a single shot there. Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively. Jackson stalks White and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into White's face. White staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Adam White has been cut. White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one. White takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. White looks gassed! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson. Nice body punch 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! White shoots in but no luck this time. Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson. White fails with a takedown attempt. Jonathon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam White. Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jackson throws a head kick that White semi-blocks.
Jackson instigates a clinch. Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson taking a breather. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White is controlling him. White trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. White stops Jackson from standing up. White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted. Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
White throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. White throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. White wriggles free and stands up. Jonathon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackson throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson. Jackson throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. White fails miserably with a takedown attempt. White fails with a takedown attempt. White slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson throws a series of strikes that have White backpedaling.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson thows a body kick. White tries to catch it but that hurt him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A punch combination from Jackson misses. Jackson lands with a nice body punch. Jackson throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely. Jackson misses with the combination.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jackson throws a leg kick that misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. White dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathon Jackson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Adam White's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White. Jackson leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily. White closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Jackson is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted? Jackson wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Jackson is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position. White throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jackson wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jackson trying to control but White postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. White connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple. Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from White. Jackson trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
White trying to advance position but Jackson counters by regaining guard. White postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. White throws a big right hand that misses. Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. White passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working. White slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead. Jackson won't allow White to pass to mount. White is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position. Jackson is not content to let White control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson keeping control of the position. Jackson is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard. White tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We're going to have a standup here because Jonathon Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. White shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jackson lands a lovely overhand right. White sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow. Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now. Jackson tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson stops a takedown attempt from White.
Jonathon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam White. White prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathon Jackson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Adam White's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
White misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Jackson leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jonathon Jackson is winning the standup battle so far. Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Jackson lands with a good body shot. Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jackson lands a head kick!
Jackson looks to land a combination but White avoids it well. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson lands a jab-cross combination. Jackson throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease. White shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense. Jonathon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam White. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson. White fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson looks to land a combination but White avoids it well. White throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jackson tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice sprawl there from Jackson as White shoots in. A head kick misses from Jackson. White looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well. White takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson lands with a nice combination. White backs away looking to recover. White closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. White pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
A left lands for Jackson. White shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
White tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White somewhat. Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
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 looks for a takedown but White sprawls well. Jackson leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jackson tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jackson gets caught napping as White dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard. White forces his way into half guard. White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jackson trying to control here.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jackson is looking to escape. White not doing much here.
White looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White. White trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. Jackson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing. Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jonathon Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A punch combination from Jackson misses. Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson moves into the clinch. Jackson is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now. Adam White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jonathon Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonathon Jackson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathon Jackson! Jumping up and down and very excited, Jonathon Jackson waved his t-shirt featuring Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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