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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Devon Dickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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135 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devon Dickerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dickerson!
Jackson is trying to ground and pound but Dickerson uses the momentary lack of control by Jackson to regain half guard.
Dickerson is trying to stand.
Dickerson is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Dickerson gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickerson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dickerson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickerson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dickerson controlling the position.
Dickerson trying to strike off his back.
Jackson stops Dickerson from standing up.
Jackson trying to control but Dickerson is working from the bottom.
Dickerson is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dickerson throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dickerson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dickerson on his heels. He'll look to pass Dickerson's guard now, I'm sure.
Dickerson pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dickerson keeps moving.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Dickerson has managed to sweep!
Dickerson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dickerson is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Dickerson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Dickerson slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickerson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dickerson manages to pass to side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Dickerson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson wants to control but Dickerson is keeping busy.
Dickerson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dickerson lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is looking to control Dickerson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Dickerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Devon Dickerson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Dickerson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dickerson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickerson wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Dickerson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickerson is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dickerson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dickerson has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Dickerson is having none of it.
Dickerson preventing the sweep.
Dickerson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dickerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dickerson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dickerson is controlling him.
Dickerson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dickerson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickerson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dickerson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Dickerson in 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. Dickerson connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickerson.
Dickerson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dickerson lands strikes from 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. Dickerson connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson trying to hold on to Dickerson's head to control him but Dickerson postures up.
Jackson is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickerson.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jack Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Dickerson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dickerson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dickerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dickerson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickerson postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Dickerson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Dickerson dominated that second round.
That's time! Dickerson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dickerson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Dickerson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dickerson is rocked!
It looks like Devon Dickerson has been cut.
Dickerson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oh Dickerson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dickerson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dickerson wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to buck Dickerson off but Dickerson is having none of it.
Dickerson seems to have got his legs back now.
Dickerson working away.
Dickerson working the ground and pound but Jackson is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickerson taking a breather here.
Dickerson is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickerson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dickerson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Dickerson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dickerson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Dickerson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dickerson working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dickerson is punishing Jackson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dickerson scores with punches and elbows.
Jackson is covering up but some of the strikes from Dickerson are getting through and doing damage.
Jackson is trying to remain composed but Dickerson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson controlling from the back.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Dickerson 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.
Dickerson gets his hands free as Jackson looks to control.
Can Jackson hold on?! Dickerson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Devon Dickerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dickerson connects with a big shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dickerson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Dickerson scores with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Dickerson.
Dickerson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dickerson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dickerson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dickerson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dickerson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickerson keeps working.
Who's going to make the next move?
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dickerson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Dickerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dickerson, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Dickerson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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