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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 1382 p4p, 168 weight class) and Dick Black (ranked 3078 p4p, 291 weight class). Jackson comes to the ring accompanied by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Black has chosen The Dicks - Rich Daddy as his entrance music. Kamden Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dick Black's chin.
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188 cm
27
204 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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195 cm
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270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamden Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Black! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Black shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. My spies in whitey's gym inform me that Black has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Black drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard. Jackson forces his way into half guard. Black wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Black keeps trying to improve his position. Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black is looking to improve his position.
Black is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well. Black is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson is looking for a kimura but Black is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs. Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work. Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well. Jackson wants to control but Black is keeping him busy. Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily. Jackson prevents Black from standing back up.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Black is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Black's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard. Black is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamden Jackson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed. Black gets the takedown into side control. Jackson is looking for a sweep. Jackson is working hard here to advance position. Black working the ground and pound. Jackson parries the strikes from Black easily there. Black is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jackson to escape.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head. Black lands strikes from half guard. Jackson actively working from the bottom here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Black lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Black is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Black 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 Black. Dick Black has got the better of the ground game so far. Black wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well. Black thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
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. Black not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jackson is trying to get back to full guard. Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. 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. Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Black passes into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Black is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Black shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Black finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Black postures up. Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson wants to sweep but no luck. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamden Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Black stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Black landing with the ground and pound. Black is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control. Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Black not landing any meaningful shots this time. Black scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily. Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Black throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Jackson is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black with a nice head shot there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Black postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
And that's the end of the fight! Dick Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Black 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Dick Black! Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Dick Black! Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Dick Black!
Dick Black wins by unanimous decision! The defeated Kamden Jackson had this to say: 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'.
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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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