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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cael Schultz and Isaac Jackson. Jackson has chosen haiti as his entrance music. Cael Schultz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Cael Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isaac Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Schultz decides to pull guard.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schultz looking to control.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schultz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Schultz. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (3) Jackson
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Schultz gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (6) Jackson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schultz is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schultz tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Schultz wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schultz's guard.
Jackson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Schultz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schultz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schultz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jackson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schultz has tightened it up now! Jackson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cael Schultz!
In defeat, Isaac Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying ' '. |
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Event:
HFC Challengers 90
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Isaac Jackson has been cut.
Balkan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Balkan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Balkan wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Balkan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Balkan! Jackson is out on his feet! Balkan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jackson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jackson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Balkan!
The defeated Isaac Jackson had this to say: 'respect,good game.'.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 89
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Porter throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.#TD#
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Porter wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Porter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Porter is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Porter can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Porter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Porter sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Porter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Porter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Porter if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Porter shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Porter's guard.
Jackson is standing up over Porter. Porter looks to escape but Jackson dives into side control.
#REVB#
Porter tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jackson easily slips into full mount! #T2#
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson won't let Porter get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Porter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Porter tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Porter wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Porter wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Porter tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Porter's half guard.#ES2#
Porter kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Porter shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porter can do to turn this around?#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Porter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Porter tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Isaac Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porter is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Porter is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Porter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Porter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Porter tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jackson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T3#
Porter is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Porter for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson continues to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Further stalling from Jackson.
Jackson prevents Porter from getting the reversal.
Jackson controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More hug and hope from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Porter's waist but Porter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side. #TD#
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Porter scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jackson manages to mount him!
Porter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jackson. What's that going to do exactly?
Porter tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Porter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jackson.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Porter tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Jackson avoids the attempt from Porter to control.
Porter tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Isaac Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Porter is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson controlling from mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson continues to hold on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Jackson!
Isaac Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 290
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson avoids the head kick by Rahim.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Rahim tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Rahim wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Rahim wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Rahim tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.#T1#
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Rahim to control.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Rahim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson prevents Rahim from getting the reversal.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Rahim to control.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rahim tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.#T3#
Rahim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rahim wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Rahim is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Rahim to control.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rahim tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahim wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rahim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
#TD2#
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Rahim is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Rahim's guard.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rahim, up you get!
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Rahim lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Rahim takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Isaac Jackson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Rahim is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rahim wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Rahim defends it.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Rahim's attempt to control the position.
Rahim wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU2#
Jackson stands up and beckons Rahim to his feet.
Rahim misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rahim won't be happy with that.
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3##SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rahim to his feet.
Rahim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ali Rahim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahim throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Rahim is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Rahim's guard.
Rahim is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Rahim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rahim is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Rahim is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Rahim keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rahim.
Rahim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rahim tries to control but Jackson manages to take his back.
Jackson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rahim doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isaac Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rahim clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rahim was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson pushes down on Rahim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Jackson prevents Rahim from getting the reversal.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Rahim to control.
Jackson controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Jackson avoids the attempt from Rahim to control.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Rahim regains half guard.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson is thwarting Rahim's attempts to control the position.
Ali Rahim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson passes to side control.
Rahim wants to control but Jackson postures up.#SU2#
Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Rahim get back to his feet.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been told by Rahim's head coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rahim cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Good leg kick by Rahim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rahim wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
#T3#
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rahim wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Isaac Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Rahim's attempt to control the position.
Rahim tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jackson easily slips into full mount!
Rahim wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Isaac Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Rahim to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahim throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jackson. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Jackson!
After winning the bout, Isaac Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 276 Prime vs DeLuise
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Elder enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Elder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson won't allow Elder to sweep him here.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Elder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.#T1#
Elder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elder darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Elder kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Jackson feints and as Elder raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Elder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Elder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Elder on his heels. He'll look to pass Elder's guard now, I'm sure.
Elder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson stops Elder from standing up.
Jackson 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.
Elder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Elder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Elder ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elder is breathing heavily.
Elder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Elder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Appolo Elder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Elder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Elder's guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Let's hope that Jackson 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.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson 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 referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Elder has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elder wants to get back to his feet.
Elder prevents Jackson from improving position.
Elder struggling a bit here.
Elder is trying to improve his position.#T1##SU2#
Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Elder against the cage.
Elder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Elder.
#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Elder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Elder ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elder wants to clinch#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Elder prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Elder taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Elder is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!#T2#
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Elder is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jackson.#T3#
Elder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elder wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson swinging wildly here.
As Jackson looks to move away, Elder throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Elder shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Elder is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elder won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Elder is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up. #TD2#
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the pace. #T1#
Jackson is looking to advance position but Elder won't allow it.
Elder wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Elder tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #SU2#
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Elder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson won't allow Elder to sweep him here.
Isaac Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Elder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Isaac Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU2#
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and bounces Elder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Appolo Elder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Elder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Elder's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Jackson!
Isaac Jackson very nearly forgot to thank Popeye Nutritional Supplement amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 79
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson with a poor takedown #CL#
and Gonawyn moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonawyn goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Gonawyn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gonawyn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King Gonawyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Jackson.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Gonawyn uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gonawyn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Gonawyn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice sprawl there from Gonawyn as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson misses with a takedown #TD#
and Gonawyn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Gonawyn has moved into half guard.
Gonawyn passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2##SUB#
Gonawyn is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Jackson is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Gonawyn!
King Gonawyn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Isaac Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'respect,good game'.
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