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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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230 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Page is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Page quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson stands up and beckons Page to join him on the feet.
Jab, jab by Page - just one landing.
It looks like Steven Jackson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page has managed to clinch.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Page is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Page wants to stall.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Page fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Page off to one side.
Page dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Page struggling a bit here.
Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Page closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Page pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Page will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Page throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Page's guard.
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Page.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Page on his heels. He'll look to pass Page's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson stands up.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Page off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Page's guard.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Page gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Page is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Page changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Page manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Page's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting.
Page moves into the clinch successfully.
Page prevents a takedown attempt there.
Page lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Page wants to stall.
Page is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Page clinches.
Page tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Page tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Page tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Page has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
Page has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson stands up from Page's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Page gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Page prevents it.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Page pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Page takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Page tries to tie him up.
Page has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson is trying to drag Page to the mat but Page just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Page tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Page tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Page clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jackson is not going to allow Page to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Page's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson feints and as Page raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Page tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Page misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Page closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Page tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Page shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Page gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Page lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Page pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson stands up and beckons Page to his feet.
Jimmy Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Page's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting.
Steven Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page delivers a nice body kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson stands up out of the half guard.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Page scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Page scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Page is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Page takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Page has managed to clinch.
Page prevents a takedown attempt there.
Page is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Page wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Page trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jimmy Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Jackson!
Steven Jackson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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RATING
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