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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heads Will Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Pink Floyd - Money blaring out of the sound system. Will Roll has chosen Deep In The Devil's Eye & You as his entrance music. Heads Will Roll has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franklin Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heads Will Roll!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Will Roll lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Will Roll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Will Roll.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Will Roll circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Will Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Will Roll was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Will Roll keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Will Roll has wrist control.
Jackson trying to control but Will Roll is working from the bottom.
Will Roll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Will Roll is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Will Roll can do anything to dispel that myth.
Will Roll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Will Roll wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Will Roll works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Will Roll is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Will Roll slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Will Roll passes into side control.
Will Roll decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Will Roll will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Will Roll controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson throws an elbow but Will Roll slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Will Roll works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Will Roll dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Will Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Will Roll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Will Roll moves away and avoids it.
Jackson moves out of range as Will Roll strikes.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Will Roll as he avoids it easily.
Franklin Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Will Roll misses with a hook.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Will Roll takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Will Roll throws a big shot that misses.
Will Roll takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Will Roll cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Will Roll swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Will Roll tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Will Roll's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Will Roll has wrist control.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Will Roll wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson works over Will Roll with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Will Roll is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Will Roll's head.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
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 distracts Will Roll with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Will Roll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Will Roll dodges it nicely.
Jackson throwing shots but Will Roll is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson throwing shots but Will Roll is blocking nicely.
Will Roll tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Will Roll is blocking nicely.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Will Roll defending well though.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Will Roll's head.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Will Roll is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson is stalling here. Will Roll is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jackson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Will Roll has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Franklin Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Will Roll wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his arm.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Will Roll presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
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 tries to lock up and control but Will Roll gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Will Roll doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Franklin Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Will Roll, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Will Roll against the cage but Will Roll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson dives in and grabs Will Roll's left leg, looking for a takedown. Will Roll pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Will Roll but Will Roll pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Will Roll back into the cage.
Will Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Will Roll avoids the damage to the body.
Will Roll misses with some punches.
Will Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Will Roll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Will Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Will Roll tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Roll misses with a body punch.
Will Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Will Roll working aggressively here.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Will Roll leaning against his opponent.
Will Roll misses with the head strike.
Jackson pulls guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Will Roll would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Will Roll won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson working for a triangle but Will Roll defends it easily.
Will Roll preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Will Roll trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Will Roll stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Will Roll trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Will Roll defends well.
Jackson has his foot on Will Roll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Will Roll works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Will Roll to the ground. Jackson is now in Will Roll's guard.
Jackson passes Will Roll's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Will Roll dodges it nicely.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Will Roll is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Will Roll defending well.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Roll is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson working Will Roll over with strikes.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Will Roll is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Will Roll's hands, connecting with Will Roll's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson wants to control but Will Roll is keeping him busy.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Will Roll's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Will Roll defending well though.
Will Roll has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Will Roll's head.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Will Roll is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Will Roll is rocked!
Jackson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Will Roll in real trouble here! The ref calls for Will Roll to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franklin Jackson!
Franklin Jackson retains his welterweight title!
Franklin Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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