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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elano Monteiro (ranked 5260 p4p, 600 weight class) and Kamden Jackson (ranked 2854 p4p, 371 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Valparaiso. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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207 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Elano Monteiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monteiro's hands.
Monteiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamden Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteiro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monteiro is in Jackson's guard.
Monteiro won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Monteiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Monteiro tries to pass.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monteiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monteiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monteiro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteiro stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monteiro wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monteiro's guard.
Monteiro wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Monteiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monteiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Monteiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Monteiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Monteiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monteiro trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Monteiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monteiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Monteiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monteiro is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monteiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Monteiro.
Monteiro working a defensive guard here.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monteiro working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monteiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Monteiro in his guard.
Monteiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monteiro defends it easily.
Monteiro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Monteiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson has his foot on Monteiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monteiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Monteiro defends easily.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Monteiro tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Monteiro from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamden Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monteiro sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monteiro keeps working.
Monteiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Monteiro is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Monteiro wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Monteiro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteiro tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Monteiro defends the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monteiro keeps working.
Kamden Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Monteiro won't allow it.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monteiro defends it well.
Jackson is trying to control. Monteiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monteiro trying to control here.
Monteiro is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monteiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Monteiro holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson passes Monteiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Monteiro trying to control here.
Monteiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Monteiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monteiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Monteiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Monteiro wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Monteiro from improving his position.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Monteiro is defending well.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monteiro flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Monteiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Monteiro has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Monteiro keeps moving.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monteiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Monteiro in his guard.
Jackson has his foot on Monteiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monteiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Monteiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson prevents Monteiro from improving position.
Jackson regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson tries to roll over but Monteiro keeps him under control.
Monteiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamden 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!
Monteiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Monteiro is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monteiro advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Monteiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Monteiro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Monteiro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Monteiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Monteiro eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monteiro is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monteiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monteiro's back!
Monteiro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jackson gets his way!
Monteiro needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro wants to escape the position.
Jackson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Monteiro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Monteiro tries to break free.
Monteiro is trying to defend against the choke here but Jackson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Jackson Tightens the hold and Monteiro taps out furiously! Jackson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamden Jackson!
Kamden Jackson very nearly forgot to thank WarHorse Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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