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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). The key to victory for Jimmy Page has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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260 lbs
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230 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 - 4 - 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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Page tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Page to the ground. Jackson is now in Page's guard.
Jackson stands up from Page's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Page tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Page definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Page is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Page's guard now.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Page shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Page's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page has managed to clinch.
Page jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Page gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Page tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Page fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson gets to his feet. Page looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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.
Page is trying to control but Jackson passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Page moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control.
Page tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson stands up.
Jackson moves out of range as Page throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Page has managed to clinch.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Page is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Page misses with a body punch.
Jackson has Page pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Page tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Page's guard.
Page is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Page off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Page tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Page's guard.
Jackson gets to his feet. Page looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Page fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Page fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Page doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Steven Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Page did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
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 escapes and gets back to his feet.
Page has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Page shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Page prevents the takedown attempt.
Page is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jimmy Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Jackson.
Page is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Page wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Page manages to get underhooks.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Page shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Page jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Page tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Page jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Page gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Page has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Page quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Page shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Page darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Page into the cage.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Page gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Page has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page can't break the clinch.
Page pulls Jackson into guard.
Page trying to control the position.
Jackson gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting.
Page shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Page doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Page pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Page has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Page gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Page gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Page fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jimmy Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
Page shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page closes the distance and clinches.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Page gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Page will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Page gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Page manages to retain guard.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Page tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Page quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson stands up out of the half guard.
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet.
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 - Page follows without any prompting.
Page has managed to clinch.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Page is defending well.
Jackson is working for takedown but Page is calmly controlling the position for now.
Page tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Page ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Page no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Page gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Page gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Page wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jackson is now in half guard.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Jackson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steven Jackson made sure he mentioned Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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