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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Connor Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenway comes into the arena with Warriors blaring out of the sound system. Jacob Connor Kenway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Connor Kenway !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Kenway moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenway should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kenway avoids them all with ease.
Kenway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kenway crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Kenway gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Kenway manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kenway looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Kenway drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Kenway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenway tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Kenway postures up.
Kenway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenway drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Kenway off! Kenway jumps back into Jackson's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kenway misses with a double jab.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kenway misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson flicks out a counter leg kick but Kenway steps away.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenway doesn't seem phased though.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Kenway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenway shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenway .
Jackson tries to roll over but Kenway keeps him under control.
Kenway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Kenway is controlling well.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kenway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenway tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Kenway trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kenway scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kenway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson tests Kenway 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Kenway avoids it with no problem.
Jackson tries to sprawl but Kenway drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kenway is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenway .
Kenway throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Jacob Connor Kenway will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kenway scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
John Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Kenway 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenway scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Kenway takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Jackson looks to move away, Kenway throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Kenway down.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Kenway .
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Kenway 's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacob Connor Kenway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenway gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kenway has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kenway keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Kenway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenway tries to get out of the position.
Kenway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway is working hard here to advance position.
Kenway trying to control the position here.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kenway 's guard.
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kenway is out of range.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Kenway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Kenway pushes him away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Kenway to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kenway gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Kenway keeps it at a distance.
Kenway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway misses with a combination
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kenway .
Kenway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kenway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Kenway tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenway trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Kenway looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kenway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson passes Kenway 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kenway is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kenway is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Kenway is looking to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson wants to control but Kenway is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
As Jackson looks to move away, Kenway throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Kenway throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenway .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Connor Kenway . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Kenway slips a jab from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Kenway .
Jackson wants to clinch.
It looked like Kenway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Kenway misses with a double jab.
Kenway looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kenway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kenway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Kenway .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson tries to clinch but Kenway is having none of it.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenway should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jackson!
A relieved looking John 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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