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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffan Godman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrance Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 cm
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243 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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225 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Terrance Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steffan Godman! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson throws a hook but Godman avoids it easily. Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Godman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Godman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Godman being controlled against the cage. Jackson taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Godman working Jackson over with knees to the body. Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Godman backwards. A bit of stalling here from Godman.
That's one minute gone in the round. Godman breaks the clinch.
Godman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Godman counters with a leg kick. Godman goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward. Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Godman, before circling back to the center of the mat. Terrance Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steffan Godman. Godman slips a jab from Jackson. Godman 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. Godman tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Godman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Godman somewhat. A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Godman moves into the clinch. Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Godman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Godman. Godman ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Godman lands a jab-cross combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Godman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Godman shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Godman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Godman fails with a takedown attempt. Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Godman. Godman has his takedown stuffed enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab. A head kick misses from Jackson. Jackson throws a big shot that misses. Godman walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Godman. Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Godman ducks down to avoid it. Godman tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Steffan Godman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Godman throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely. A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Godman counters with a two punch combo. Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Godman scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Godman shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jackson throws a big counter combination but Godman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steffan Godman will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson misses with a looping right. Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson is looking to counter punch. Godman instigates a clinch. Godman slowing the pace effectively. Godman prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch. Godman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Godman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Godman fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Godman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Terrance Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steffan Godman.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson throws a body shot but no joy. Godman fails with a takedown attempt. Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Godman moves away from the strike by Jackson. Godman moves out of range of the strikes. Godman clinches. Godman prevents a body shot from Jackson. Godman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson. Jackson lands a left hand.
Godman has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Godman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing. Godman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Godman on that attempt. Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Godman shoots in. Godman is breathing heavily. Godman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Godman ducks down to avoid it. Godman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A big left from Jackson misses. Steffan Godman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Godman. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Godman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Godman wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance. Godman pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Jackson. Godman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Godman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jackson stalls. Godman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson throws a body kick that misses. Godman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson. Jackson with a jab. Godman throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease. It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jackson misses with a hook
and Godman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Steffan Godman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Godman looking to slow down the pace here. Jackson tries to break free but Godman pushes him back against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Godman has Jackson pushed against the cage. Godman fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Jackson dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Godman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf. Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Godman. Godman gets slowly back to his feet. Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson. Jackson lands a jab to the nose. Godman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Godman dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Godman. Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Godman darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Godman misses with a takedown attempt and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. Terrance Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steffan Godman. Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Godman rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage. Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Godman won't allow it.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Godman lands a knee to the head.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Godman.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson misses with a body punch.
Godman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms. Jackson takes a shot to the head. Godman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage. Godman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Godman tries to clinch and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Godman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jackson connects with a body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Godman tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily letting Jackson counter with a right hand. Jackson drops Godman with a big left hand! Godman is injured, injured bad! Jackson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Jackson!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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