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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Herculano thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Herculano in a clinch.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Herculano.
Herculano cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herculano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Troy Jackson has been cut.
Nice body punch from Herculano.
Herculano lands with a left to the head.
Herculano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herculano lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herculano.
Herculano tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano lands with a short shot to the head.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Herculano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Herculano tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herculano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike.
Herculano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herculano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Herculano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Herculano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Herculano controls the action.
Herculano trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Herculano.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Herculano misses with a punch to the body.
Herculano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Herculano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Herculano.
Jackson looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herculano.
Herculano blocks the elbow strike.
Herculano tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Herculano.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson stalling the fight.
A short right from Herculano on the inside.
Herculano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #T3#
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Herculano misses with the head strike.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Herculano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herculano misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herculano's elbow.
Herculano lands a left hand.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herculano tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Herculano.
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Herculano is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herculano lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Herculano creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jackson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jackson drops to his knees and Herculano pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!
An out of breath and clearly excited Herminio Herculano thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
ROTR 3
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KING OF PAIN in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Jackson misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Diaz with a nice cross.#T2#
Jackson looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well. #CL2#
Jackson clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Jackson stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
#TD#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3##SUB#
Jackson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jackson is looking to defend but Diaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jackson! Diaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jackson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nathan Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Nathan Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ROTR 1: Pilot
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson has Diaz pushed against the cage.
Diaz wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Diaz tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz 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.#CL#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Jackson keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Jackson has Diaz pressed against the cage.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Troy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Diaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Jackson clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
#T4#
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Jackson presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz looks winded!
Jackson lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson slips under a jab from Diaz.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. #CL#
Jackson rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Troy Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Diaz wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Troy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Diaz.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Jackson is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
#T2#
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Nathan Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Nathan Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3##CL#
Jackson rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz wants to break free but Jackson has control.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Jackson lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jackson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jackson lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Jackson stalling the fight.
#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Troy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Diaz tries to clinch up#TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.#SUB2#
Diaz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jackson frees his head nicely. Oh but Diaz has switched to an armbar! Jackson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nathan Diaz!
Nathan Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 24
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson leaves Luna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juan Luna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luna gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Luna gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Luna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Luna and move into the clinch.
Troy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Luna.
Luna has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luna is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luna.
Luna looks winded!
Luna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Jackson.
#T1##BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luna fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Luna is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Luna is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luna avoids it really well and circles away.
Luna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luna swivels and escapes.
Luna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luna with a poor takedown #CL#
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luna prevents the takedown attempt.
Luna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2##BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luna as he jumps to the side.
Luna dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Luna's head and hops out.
Luna stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Luna.
#TD#
Jackson decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luna stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson controlling the position.#T3#
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Luna is having none of it.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Luna in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luna shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Luna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Luna sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luna wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luna pinned against the cage. Luna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4##CL#
Jackson has Luna up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luna after a bit of a struggle.
Luna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luna wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luna won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Luna throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Luna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Luna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Luna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luna misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Luna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Troy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Luna.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Luna.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luna pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luna managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Luna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Luna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Luna is breathing heavily.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Luna throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luna defending well though.
Luna flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Luna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Luna for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Luna punching from the bottom.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Luna misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luna has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luna tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Luna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luna walks into a jab.#CL#
Jackson rushes Luna and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Troy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luna's waist but Luna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Luna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson stuns Luna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Jackson clinches. #BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luna slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luna is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luna but Luna pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Luna is looking for a takedown.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Luna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luna defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Luna into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luna.
Luna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Luna just manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Luna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luna avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Jackson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Luna dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Luna with that takedown attempt.
As Luna backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Luna tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Troy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Luna.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Luna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luna there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Luna sprawls well.
Luna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Luna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Jackson feints and as Luna raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Luna throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Troy Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luna strikes from his own guard.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson stays in close to Luna's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Luna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luna with a poor takedown #CL#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Troy Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Luna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luna continues to drive forward.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Troy Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luna tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luna can do to turn this around?
Luna can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Luna letting Jackson take a breather here.
Luna looking for a takedown.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luna up against the cage.#T3#
Jackson has Luna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson is working for takedown but Luna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Luna gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Luna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch lands to the side of Luna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luna misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Juan Luna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jackson wants a takedown.
Luna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Luna tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson stalling.
Luna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luna.
Luna stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luna misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Troy Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Luna's ribcage. Luna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Jackson!
The defeated Juan Luna had this to say: 'Ill comeback better'.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 18
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Timur.
Timur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obat Timur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timur dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Timur's head and hops out.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Timur avoids it well and moves away.
Troy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obat Timur.
Timur has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Timur goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Timur moves into the clinch.
Timur is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timur down to the mat. Timur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Timur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Timur misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson leaves Timur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Timur shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Timur leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Timur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Timur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Timur darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Timur into the cage.
Timur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Timur has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson avoiding damage as Timur throws knees to the body.
Timur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Timur.
#TD2#
Timur works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T3#
Timur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Timur is having none of it.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Timur makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Timur wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Timur on the ground.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timur.
Timur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timur won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Timur from controlling successfully.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Timur with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Timur slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Timur looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Timur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Timur.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Timur sprawls well.
Timur wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson leaves Timur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Troy Jackson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Timur dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.#ES#
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Timur off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Timur sprawls well.#CL#
Jackson rushes Timur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timur misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Timur leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Timur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Troy Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Timur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timur shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Timur. Timur gets slowly back to his feet.
Timur shoots in but no luck this time.
Troy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timur shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Timur defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Timur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Timur shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Timur shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Timur fails to land the takedown.
Timur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Timur avoids it really well and circles away.
Timur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Timur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Timur looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Timur misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Timur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Timur gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Timur 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.
Jackson stops Timur from standing up.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Timur keeps moving.
Timur wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Timur looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jackson is defending well. Timur quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jackson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Timur celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Obat Timur!
Our winner, Obat Timur, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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