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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johann Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler comes to the cage accompanied by Coal Chamber - Burgundy. Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pink Floyd - Money. This should be fireworks!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kessler can pounce on him.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Kessler's body.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Franklin Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Kessler.
Kessler defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Kessler staying out of range there.
Kessler misses with a low kick.
Kessler misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson tests Kessler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson with a jab.
Kessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kessler.
Kessler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Kessler settles back down.
Kessler misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Kessler avoids it with no problem.
Jackson cracks Kessler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kessler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Kessler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Kessler didn't see that one coming.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kessler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kessler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kessler, right into the meat.
Kessler ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Kessler throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kessler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Kessler moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Kessler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kessler connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Kessler ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Kessler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Kessler motions for Jackson to come forward. Kessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Kessler saw that one coming.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kessler is just out of range.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson throws a jab when Kessler was well out of range.
Kessler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson punishes Kessler's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Kessler counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Kessler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws the left hand but Kessler avoids the punch easily.
Kessler throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Kessler throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kessler is out of range.
Kessler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kessler counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kessler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson cracks Kessler with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kessler.
A big left from Jackson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Kessler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Kessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kessler checks a leg kick.
Kessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kessler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kessler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kessler in his tracks.
Kessler misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a hook. Kessler ducked under it nicely.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kesslers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Kessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kessler is out of range.
Kessler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson dominated that 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.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Kessler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kessler thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Kessler's head back.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Kessler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kessler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kessler throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kessler should have avoided that one.
Kessler misses with a straight left.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Kessler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kessler blocks a jab.
Kessler ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Kessler.
Kessler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Kessler misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kessler misses with a straight right.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kessler moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Franklin Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Kessler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson feints a jab promting Kessler to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kessler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kessler is rocked!
Kessler throws a body kick that misses.
Oh Kessler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kessler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kessler.
Kessler 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.
Kessler seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Kessler slips a straight right by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kessler misses with an uppercut.
Kessler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Kessler knows he should have avoided that one.
Kessler throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Kessler looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Kessler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Kessler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Kessler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kessler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kessler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kessler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kessler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Kessler walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kessler. Kessler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kessler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kessler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Kessler avoids it.
Kessler looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kessler misses with a head kick.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kessler.
Kessler lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson jabs Kessler right on the nose. Kessler blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kessler misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Kessler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kessler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Kessler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Kessler seems unphased.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Kessler ducks down to avoid it.
Kessler misses the jab.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kessler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kessler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Kessler saw that one coming.
Kessler dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kessler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kessler walks into a jab.
Kessler ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
An inside leg kick lands from Kessler.
Kessler swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Kessler ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Kessler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Kessler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler walks into a left hand.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kessler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kessler throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kessler misses with a body kick.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kessler looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Kessler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kessler at a distance.
Kessler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kessler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Kessler throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kessler's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kessler off the cage and back into range.
Johann Kessler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kessler on the side of the head.
Kessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kessler tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
A head kick misses from Kessler.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kessler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kessler scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Kessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson drops Kessler with a naaaaasty hook - Kessler is in real trouble here! Jackson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franklin Jackson!
Franklin Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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