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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greg Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Whitehorse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Whitehorse!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitehorse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitehorse throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitehorse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitehorse throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Whitehorse lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whitehorse.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whitehorse misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitehorse, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitehorse.
Whitehorse changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Whitehorse throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Whitehorse shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitehorse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitehorse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whitehorse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitehorse works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Whitehorse wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Whitehorse lands a couple of elbows.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wriggles free and stands up.
Whitehorse misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Whitehorse lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitehorse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Whitehorse throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Whitehorse misses with a straight right.
Jacob Whitehorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Whitehorse throws a leg kick
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitehorse misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitehorse is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Whitehorse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whitehorse misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson rushes Whitehorse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whitehorse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whitehorse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whitehorse has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Whitehorse dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Whitehorse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Whitehorse stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Whitehorse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Whitehorse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
My spies in Die Reeperbahn inform me that Whitehorse has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Whitehorse 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.
Whitehorse trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Whitehorse wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Whitehorse keeps moving.
Whitehorse is controlling Jackson's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitehorse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whitehorse dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Whitehorse with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitehorse throws out the jab.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whitehorse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Whitehorse misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitehorse has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Whitehorse working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Whitehorse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Whitehorse throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Whitehorse is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whitehorse down to the mat. Whitehorse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whitehorse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Whitehorse avoids it well.
Greg Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitehorse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitehorse circles away.
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whitehorse manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Greg Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitehorse managing to control the position.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Whitehorse keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whitehorse keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Whitehorse wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whitehorse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whitehorse is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whitehorse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four 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 gets caught napping as Whitehorse dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Whitehorse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitehorse cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitehorse postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Whitehorse is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitehorse passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob Whitehorse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Whitehorse swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitehorse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whitehorse misses with a straight left.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Whitehorse back into the cage.
Whitehorse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whitehorse misses with the head strike.
Whitehorse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Whitehorse sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whitehorse avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehorse misses with a low kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whitehorse as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Good shot there by Whitehorse.
Jackson wants to clinch but Whitehorse slips to the side
so Whitehorse counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Whitehorse is having none of it.
Whitehorse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitehorse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehorse trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Whitehorse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Whitehorse throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whitehorse.
Whitehorse tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitehorse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Whitehorse throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Greg Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Whitehorse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Whitehorse sits in half guard.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitehorse scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson gets full guard.
Whitehorse trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Whitehorse looking to pass the guard.
Whitehorse looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whitehorse can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehorse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehorse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehorse pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Whitehorse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Whitehorse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whitehorse has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacob Whitehorse!
An intense looking Jacob Whitehorse took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Mediocre!'.
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hype
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