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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Glover (ranked 173 p4p, 334 weight class) and Jon Jackson (ranked 23 p4p, 44 weight class). The key to victory for Roger Glover has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glover counters with a two punch combo.
Glover throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Roger Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Glover misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Glover, who protects the arm well.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Glover on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Glover tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Glover's legs.
Glover dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Glover, who protects the arm well.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Glover has escaped the position, nice work there.
Glover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Glover manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Glover performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glover's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Glover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glover keeps working.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Glover knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Glover controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Glover is defending well.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Glover on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glover defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Glover on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Glover counters with a nice body shot.
Glover misses with a straight left.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Glover sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roger Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Glover counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Glover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glover's waist but Glover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Glover swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roger Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Glover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Glover, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Glover against the cage but Glover circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Glover appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Glover sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Glover lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
A big right from Jackson misses.
It looked like Glover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Glover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Glover circles away easily
and Glover counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glover avoids it really well and circles away.
Roger Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Glover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Glover moved out of range.
Glover throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover scores with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Glover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Glover dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Glover counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Glover counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Glover circles away easily
and Glover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roger Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Glover circles away easily
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Glover counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Glover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Glover is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Glover sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good shot there by Glover.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Glover misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Glover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson shoots in but Glover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Glover lands with a good body shot.
Glover lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Glover thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Jon Jackson has been cut.
Jackson drops his hands for a split second and Glover immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Jackson face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Glover follows up with a right hand that knocks Jackson into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Glover!
Roger Glover thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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