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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deshawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deshawn Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 cm
24
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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150 cm
25
130 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deshawn Jackson! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A low kick from John Jackson is predictable there and Deshawn Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Deshawn Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! John Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
John Jackson blocks an uppercut.
John Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deshawn Jackson throws a head punch that misses. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as John Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. John Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. John Jackson dives in and grabs Deshawn Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deshawn Jackson pushes down on John Jackson's head and hops out. Deshawn Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. John Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Deshawn Jackson gets double underhooks and turns John Jackson into the cage. John Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deshawn Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Deshawn Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from John Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Deshawn Jackson! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. John Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deshawn Jackson as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him. John Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Deshawn Jackson letting John Jackson take a breather here. John Jackson wants to break free but Deshawn Jackson has control.
John Jackson is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Deshawn Jackson misses with some punches.
Deshawn Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Deshawn Jackson regains guard.
John Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Deshawn Jackson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? John Jackson wanted to stand there but Deshawn Jackson had control of the position. John Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. John Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. John Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Deshawn Jackson is retaining full guard. Deshawn Jackson being controlled here, momentarily. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. John Jackson tries to clinch but Deshawn Jackson moves away and Deshawn Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Deshawn Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Deshawn Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. John Jackson tries for a takedown but Deshawn Jackson circles away easily and John Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. John Jackson tries to clinch but Deshawn Jackson moves out of range. It seemed like Deshawn Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. John Jackson misses with a head kick.
Deshawn Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. John Jackson has his takedown stuffed and Deshawn Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! John Jackson with a poor takedown enabling Deshawn Jackson to counter with a crisp jab. John Jackson misses with a takedown and Deshawn Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Deshawn Jackson will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
John Jackson scores with a takedown into Deshawn Jackson's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. John Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Deshawn Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. John Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. John Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. John Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Deshawn Jackson keeping moving, preventing John Jackson from controlling successfully. John Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Deshawn Jackson's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round. John Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. John Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deshawn Jackson is proving hard to escape from. Deshawn Jackson trying to strike off his back.
John Jackson advances to half guard. John Jackson lands with a punch from half guard. John Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. John Jackson works his way into full mount! John Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deshawn Jackson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
John Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. John Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
John Jackson with the ground and pound from mount. John Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Deshawn Jackson defends it well. John Jackson trying to control but Deshawn Jackson is having none of it. 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. John Jackson landing shots from mount. John Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Deshawn Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
John Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. John Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Deshawn Jackson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, John Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Deshawn Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. John Jackson lands a couple of good shots and Deshawn Jackson has given up his back, trying to escape the position! John Jackson lands punches and elbows. John Jackson biding his time, looking for the opening.
John Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. John Jackson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Deshawn Jackson. Deshawn Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
John Jackson landing with strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Deshawn Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Deshawn Jackson breaks John Jackson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Deshawn Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Deshawn Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jackson dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
John Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. John Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much. John Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. John Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Deshawn Jackson being controlled for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. John Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. John Jackson controls the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. John Jackson trying to control the action but Deshawn Jackson is working from the bottom. John Jackson takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Deshawn Jackson to pass into mount. John Jackson looking to finish Deshawn Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Deshawn Jackson! John Jackson scoring with strikes but Deshawn Jackson is staying in there. John Jackson blocks Deshawn Jackson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. John Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. A nice elbow there by John Jackson. John Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. John Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Deshawn Jackson is in trouble! Deshawn Jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. John Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. John Jackson lands a big elbow. Deshawn Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
John Jackson unloading with bombs! John Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Deshawn Jackson hang on? John Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. John Jackson with shots to the head and body - Deshawn Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. John Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish! John Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Deshawn Jackson is in trouble! John Jackson landing strikes from the mount. Deshawn Jackson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. John Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Deshawn Jackson hang on? John Jackson landing punches. John Jackson looking to isolate an arm here. Deshawn Jackson doesn't see it coming and as John Jackson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by John Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Jackson!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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