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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Jackson (ranked 519 p4p, 31 weight class) and Gage Underwood (ranked 982 p4p, 55 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Green Card. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, DeShawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gage Underwood!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Underwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Underwood momentarily.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Underwood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Underwood bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson slips a straight right by Underwood.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Underwood tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Underwood tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Underwood misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Underwood throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Underwood 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.
Underwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson slips a jab from Underwood.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Underwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Gage Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Underwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a straight right by Underwood.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Underwood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Underwood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Underwood moved away.
Underwood cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Underwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Underwood connects with the punch.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Underwood misses with a hook.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Underwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
Underwood misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Underwood looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Underwood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson defending well as Underwood loads up on a big left hand.
Underwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Underwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Underwood's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood staying out of range there.
A jab from Underwood misses.
Underwood cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Underwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Underwood.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Underwood on the side of the head.
Underwood takes one to the chin there.
Underwood catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Underwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Underwood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Underwood throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson slips under a jab from Underwood.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Underwood throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Underwood misses.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Underwood jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Underwood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gage Underwood will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underwood. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Underwood to the mat! Underwood manages to get full guard.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Underwood wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson is in close to Underwood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Underwood wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Underwood keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control but Underwood is working from the bottom.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeShawn Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Underwood uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Underwood missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Underwood.
Underwood looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson cracks Underwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Underwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Underwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Underwood misses with a hook.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
Underwood cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Underwood is just out of range.
Underwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Underwood.
Underwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson throws a jab when Underwood was well out of range.
Underwood throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Jackson misses.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Underwood lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Underwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood.
Underwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Underwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson stops Underwood from getting back to his feet.
Underwood pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Underwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Underwood - just one landing.
A slow jab from Underwood misses its intended target.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Underwood moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Underwood moves away.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Underwood misses with a straight right.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Underwood sprawls and moves away.
Underwood misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Underwood.
Nice straight punches there by Underwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Underwood.
Underwood scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Underwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Underwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Underwood blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Underwood.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
Jackson misses the jab.
Underwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Underwood.
Underwood misses with a left hand
and Underwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Underwood moves away and avoids it.
Underwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson shoots in but Underwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gage Underwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Underwood thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Underwood misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Underwood had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Underwood misses the target.
The fighters circling - Underwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Underwood connects with a jab.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Underwood works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson has been working on his balance at Big Apple Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Underwood.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Underwood staying out of range there.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
Underwood lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Underwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Underwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Underwood's guard.
Underwood pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Underwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Underwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Underwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DeShawn Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Underwood missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Underwood.
Underwood tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Underwood had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson throws a body punch but Underwood moves out of range.
Underwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Underwood.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Underwood throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Underwood throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood works the jab nicely.
Underwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Underwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Underwood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Underwood's knee but Underwood avoids it well.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Underwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Underwood connects with the punch.
Underwood lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood misses with a looping right.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Underwood momentarily.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Underwood cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Underwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Underwood 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Underwood!
Gage Underwood decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
DeShawn Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Ay Caramba.'.
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