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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Nixon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 cm
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215 lbs
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185 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremiah Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Nixon! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nixon misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nixon throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Nixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nixon tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch. Nixon jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Nixon around his waist. Nixon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Nixon blocks with his arms.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Rich Nixon has been cut. Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Nixon wants a takedown but no success here.
Jeremiah Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Nixon. Nixon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nixon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nixon blocks it with crossed arms. Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nixon.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nixon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage. Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nixon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Nixon wants a takedown.
Nixon is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. Nixon tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage. Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Nixon is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut. Jackson lands a nice knee to the body. Jackson misses with a knee to the head. Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nixon's face.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nixon blocks it with crossed arms. Nixon working hard to break the clinch. Nixon can't break the clinch.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Nixon won't want to take too many of those. Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nixon fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nixon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nixon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nixon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage. Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nixon tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage. Nixon pulls guard successfully.
Nixon has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though. Jackson wants to stand but Nixon is controlling his posture from full guard. Jackson won't allow Nixon to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nixon controlling Jackson's posture. Let's hope that Nixon 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Nixon wants to stand but Jackson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Nixon is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Nixon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Jackson pushes Nixon off looking to stand but Nixon dives back in and keeps control.
Nixon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Nixon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeremiah Jackson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rich Nixon's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nixon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nixon sitting and controlling from the half guard. Nixon gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Jackson throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Nixon misses and Jackson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Nixon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away. Nixon is breathing heavily. Jackson lands a front kick. Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nixon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nixon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nixon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nixon's face.
Nixon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Nixon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jeremiah Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Nixon. Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nixon tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nixon drops back down to his feet.
Nixon tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nixon drops back down to his feet.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nixon's efforts to push away. Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head. Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Nixon won't want to take too many of those. Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nixon is defending well for now. Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nixon trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Nixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jackson has Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon wants a takedown.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nixon blocks it with crossed arms. Nixon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nixon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nixon is defending well for now. Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nixon tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Nixon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Nixon.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nixon's efforts to push away. Nixon tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nixon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Nixon is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position. A battle for position here, against the cage. Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nixon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Nixon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Nixon. Nixon is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Jackson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Rich Nixon's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nixon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nixon keeps the fight on the outside. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson. Jackson tries to clinch but Nixon moves out of range. Nixon is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nixon swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nixon lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover. Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nixon fails with the takedown. Jeremiah Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Nixon. Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jackson lands a nice knee to the body. Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nixon blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nixon tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage. Nixon manages to break the clinch.
Nixon cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jackson is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks. Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Nixon stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position. Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nixon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Nixon blocks it.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Nixon blocks with his arms.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nixon is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him. Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Nixon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nixon takes a knee to the side of the body. Jackson tries a knee to the head but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon fails to pull guard.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nixon is defending well for now. Nixon fails to pull guard.
Jackson prevents Nixon from breaking the clinch. Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nixon jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Nixon around his waist. Nixon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nixon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Nixon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jeremiah Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon. Nixon tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jeremiah Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nixon has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head. Nixon tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage. Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nixon blocks it with crossed arms. Nixon fails to pull guard.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Nixon shoots and misses and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nixon blocks it with crossed arms. Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nixon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nixon tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance. Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nixon is looking to clinch. Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jeremiah Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily. Jackson tries to clinch up but Nixon circles away and keeps his distance. Jackson wants to clinch up but Nixon keeps it at a distance. Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. Nixon is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him. Nixon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage. Rich Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jeremiah Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Nixon is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeremiah Jackson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah Jackson!
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RATING
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