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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Jeromeson (ranked 4986 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Jackson (ranked 3897 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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225 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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188 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Jeromeson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Red Jackson! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jeromeson with a poor takedown and Jackson moves into the clinch. Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jeromeson uses from the top position. Jeromeson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. Jackson pulls Jeromeson in to control the position. Jeromeson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jeromeson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jeromeson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jackson keeping full guard, as Jeromeson tries to pass. Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jeromeson manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson looking to pass the guard. Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jackson wants to control from the top but Jeromeson keeps moving. Jeromeson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round. Jeromeson tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control. Jackson working the head and body with strikes. Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jeromeson trying to control from the bottom.
Jeromeson wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jeromeson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson prevents Jeromeson from improving his position. Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jeromeson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jackson trying to pass the guard but Jeromeson defending well. Jeromeson wants to get back to full guard. Jeromeson is working hard here to advance position. Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet. Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jeromeson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson rushes Jeromeson and presses him up against the cage. Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Jeromeson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jackson controlling the position. Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jeromeson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jeromeson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. Jackson is controlling Jeromeson's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson keeping full guard, as Jeromeson tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Jeromeson from controlling successfully. Jeromeson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jeromeson has Jackson in his guard. Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jeromeson wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. Jeromeson is breathing heavily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jeromeson is on top in guard.
Jackson trying to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Jackson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson lands a jab to the nose. Jeromeson tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Travis Jeromeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jeromeson shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well. Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jeromeson, pushing him back against the cage. Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jeromeson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Jackson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jeromeson trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jeromeson is in bad spot here.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jeromeson. Jeromeson rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jeromeson. Red Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far. Jeromeson is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson scores with punches from the back.
Jeromeson is in bad spot here.
Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jeromeson is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now. Jackson keeps control of the position as Jeromeson tries to break free.
Jackson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jeromeson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Jeromeson wants to escape the position.
Jeromeson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson breaks from Jeromeson's wrist control and lands an elbow. Jeromeson tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jeromeson tries to improve his position but instead Jackson has taken his back! Jackson has the hooks in. Jeromeson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Jackson is persistently looking for the submission but Jeromeson is defending it well.
Jeromeson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jeromeson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jeromeson doesn't escape. Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Jackson controlling well, preventing Jeromeson from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson tries to get the hooks in deep but Jeromeson pushed the leg off. Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Jeromeson manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jeromeson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jeromeson, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Jeromeson being controlled against the cage. Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jeromeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jeromeson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jeromeson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jeromeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jackson throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Jeromeson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson! Jeromeson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jeromeson sneaks back into half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jeromeson wants to get back to full guard. Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jeromeson is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Jeromeson trying to get back to full guard but Jackson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Jackson has hold of Jeromeson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jeromeson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jeromeson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jackson has control of Jeromeson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jeromeson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jeromeson is trying desperately to improve position. Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jeromeson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jeromeson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Good control from Jackson. Jeromeson can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Jeromeson is in bad spot here.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jackson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jeromeson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Red Jackson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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