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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Rockhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodney Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Rockhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodney Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Jackson.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rockhard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockhard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockhard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rockhard misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhard moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Rockhard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jackson forces Rockhard back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Rockhard tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
I was talking to Rockhard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Rockhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rockhard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rockhard avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rockhard working aggressively here.
Rockhard wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Rockhard wants a takedown.
Rockhard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rockhard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rockhard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Rockhard is breathing heavily.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Rockhard's ribcage.
Rockhard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockhard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rockhard blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Rockhard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson working Rockhard over with knees to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Rockhard working aggressively here.
Jackson digs a right hand into Rockhard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rockhard's gas tank.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rockhard swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rockhards head.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Rockhard's takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Rockhard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rockhard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rockhard avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rockhard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rockhard won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhard working aggressively here.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Rockhard's ribcage.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rockhard won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rockhard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rockhard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockhard.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Rockhard is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Rockhard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Rockhard avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Rockhard tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Rockhard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rockhard blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockhard momentarily.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson throws a head kick that Rockhard semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Rockhard's body. Rockhard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Rockhard's defenses.
Rodney Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab. Rockhard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockhard.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockhard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Rockhard moves out of range easily.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rockhard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Rodney Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson lands with a hook. Rockhard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rockhard's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockhard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson lands a jab.
Rockhard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rockhard tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rockhard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rockhard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rockhard's head.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockhard's head.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Richard Rockhard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodney Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Rockhard shakes him off and moves away.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Rockhard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockhard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Rockhard 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 three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Rockhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Jackson catches Rockhard right on the button with a cross.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhard is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockhard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rockhard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rockhard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson cracks Rockhard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rockhard is rocked!
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Rockhard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Rockhard's belly button to the back.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rockhard drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jackson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rockhard's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Jackson!
A relieved looking Rodney Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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