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Event:
DSC STRIKE 45
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Armstrong connects with a high kick.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacks circles away.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.
We've been informed that Armstrong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacks.
Jacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Jacks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armstrong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong dodges the ground and pound from Jacks.#ES2#
Armstrong explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Armstrong has knocked Jacks down with a huge combo! Armstrong steps away and waves a wobbly Jacks back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Armstrong throws a hook but Jacks blocks it.
Jacks attempts a counter takedown but Armstrong avoids it well and moves away.
Henry Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong swings for the body but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jacks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Jacks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jacks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Armstrong checks a leg kick. #T1#
Armstrong swings for the body but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Armstrong sprawls and moves away.
Henry Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacks circles away.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Jacks shoots in and gets a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Jacks is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jacks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacks postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jacks is controlling him.
Jacks throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Jacks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armstrong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jacks trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacks works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong is looking to stand up but Jacks isn't so interested in that idea.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Armstrong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jacks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Jacks throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Jacks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Armstrong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Jacks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Jacks is controlling him well.
Jacks lands with a punch from half guard.
Jacks stops Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jacks connects with a nice short shot to Armstrong's temple. #T3#
Jacks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armstrong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jacks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2#
Armstrong pushes Jacks off and gets back to his feet.
Armstrong scores with a one two! Jacks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Armstrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jacks fails with the takedown.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Jacks is avoiding it.
Armstrong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jacks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacks checks a low kick from Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Jacks keeps it at a distance.
Jacks cracks Armstrong with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut.#KD2#
Armstrong lands a left and a right that send Jacks crashing to the mat, dazed. Armstrong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Jacks is rocked!#CL2#
Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Oh Jacks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jacks's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jacks drops to his knees and Armstrong pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Armstrong!
Henry Armstrong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 41
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Fresh connects with a single shot there.
We've been hearing reports that Jacks has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fresh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jacks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacks misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Fresh to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacks misses with a low kick.
Fresh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fresh misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Jacks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacks lands a head shot.
Fresh wants to clinch.
Fresh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fresh ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacks. Fresh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacks throws a chopping leg kick but Fresh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jacks throws a series of punches but Fresh avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Fresh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacks misses with a takedown
enabling Fresh to counter with a crisp jab.
Fresh scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Jacks.
It seemed like Fresh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fresh pinned against the cage. Fresh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacks misses with a body shot.
Fresh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fresh's corner calls for a 1-2. Fresh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fresh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
A head kick from Fresh lands but Jacks takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fresh stalks Jacks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jacks's face. Jacks staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Jacks is rocked!
Fresh circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jacks to the canvas! Jacks doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fresh keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Fresh!
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Event:
DUEL 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Jacks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorvaldsson.
Thorvaldsson throws a hook to the side of Jacks's head but Jacks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacks misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Thorvaldsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown but Thorvaldsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacks throws a leg kick but Thorvaldsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Thorvaldsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacks throws a leg kick
and Thorvaldsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thorvaldsson misses with a hook.
Jacks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorvaldsson digs a good body shot into Jacks's ribs.
Jacks shoots in looking for a takedown but Thorvaldsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Jacks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorvaldsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorvaldsson, not yet.
Jacks is stalling in the full guard.
Jacks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Thorvaldsson working a defensive guard here.
Jacks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Thorvaldsson keeps moving.
Jacks chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacks 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.
Jacks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thorvaldsson's guard.
Jacks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Jacks throwing shots but Thorvaldsson is blocking nicely.
Thorvaldsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacks.
Jacks not doing much here.
Thorvaldsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jacks has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Thorvaldsson defend it? Jacks steps over the head and cranks it - Thorvaldsson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jacks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Jacks!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 25
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Albrecht defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacks.
Jacks wants to land a leg kick but Albrecht is out of range.
Albrecht darts in looking for a takedown but Jacks gets double underhooks and turns Albrecht into the cage.
Jacks with the counter takedown but Albrecht avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Albrecht checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacks just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jacks throws a right hand that Albrecht ducks under and follows up with a left that Albrecht also avoids with ease.
Albrecht shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacks pinned against the cage. Jacks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Albrecht will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albrecht looks for a takedown but Jacks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Albrecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albrecht tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacks defends well and Albrecht ends up having to push Jacks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Albrecht checks a leg kick.
Albrecht seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Albrecht has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Stefan Albrecht has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacks. Albrecht does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacks throws a low kick, looking for Albrecht's leg but Albrecht calmly moves out of range.
Jacks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacks! But no joy.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Jacks shoots in and bounces Albrecht off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Albrecht is trying to control the position but Jacks postures up.
Jacks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Albrecht being controlled here, momentarily.
Jacks throws a strike but Albrecht rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacks wants to sweep but no luck.
Albrecht stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Albrecht slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Albrecht tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Albrecht working away.
Jacks tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SU#
Albrecht decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jacks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Albrecht is out of range.
Jacks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Albrecht shoots in for a takedown but Jacks shows good takedown defense.
Albrecht ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacks tries for a takedown but Albrecht sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Albrecht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacks avoids it really well and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Jacks misses.
Jacks throws a body punch but Albrecht moves out of range.
Jacks misses with a straight left. #T4#
Jacks throws a low kick, looking for Albrecht's leg but Albrecht calmly moves out of range.
Albrecht tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacks defends well and Albrecht ends up having to push Jacks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jacks misses the jab.
Albrecht throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albrecht was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Albrecht or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacks, which made it look bad.
Jacks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albrecht.
Jacks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Albrecht moves away from the strike by Jacks.
Albrecht is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jacks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albrecht fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Jacks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Albrecht's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Albrecht throws a push kick but Jacks slaps the foot to one side.
Jacks steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Albrecht lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jacks cracks Albrecht with a good jab.
Jacks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albrecht circles away quickly and effectively.
Albrecht half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jacks stuffs the takedown.
Jacks just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacks.
Albrecht scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jacks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacks connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Jacks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Albrecht quickly recovers to half guard.
Albrecht gets full guard.
Albrecht keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Albrecht is looking for a triangle but Jacks pushes his legs off easily.
Albrecht trying to keep a closed guard but Jacks is proving a slippery customer.
Jacks is looking to work some ground and pound but Albrecht has wrist control.
Jacks is working Albrecht over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Albrecht wants to sweep here but Jacks controlling him for the moment.
Albrecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Albrecht has momentary wrist control but Jacks slips an elbow through the middle.
Albrecht controls Jacks momentarily but Jacks frees himself.
Jacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Albrecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacks is looking to work some ground and pound but Albrecht has wrist control.
Jacks throwing strikes but missing.
Jacks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Albrecht looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jacks has picked Albrecht up and slammed him! Albrecht can't keep hold of the triangle and Jacks manages to pass to side control!
Jacks lands a nice forearm strike.
Jacks in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Jacks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albrecht tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Jacks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Albrecht has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jacks but great work by Albrecht.#T3#
Albrecht controls the position.
Jacks wants to control but Albrecht postures up.
Albrecht looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jacks is avoiding damage well.
Jacks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Albrecht trying to control the position but Jacks is working away.
Albrecht in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jacks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacks is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Albrecht is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jacks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jacks is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Albrecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Darren Jacks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Albrecht postures up in Jacks's guard and throws a big left but Jacks blocks it.
Jacks looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacks, not yet.
Jacks keeping moving, preventing Albrecht from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darren Jacks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stefan Albrecht'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albrecht was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacks.
Jacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albrecht seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Albrecht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacks.
#TD2#
Jacks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Albrecht!#SUB2#
Jacks tries for a kimura but Albrecht is defending well.
Albrecht tries to improve position but can't.
Jacks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albrecht struggling a bit here.
Jacks is looking to take a break and control but Albrecht is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Albrecht is trying to improve his position.
Jacks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Albrecht on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jacks working away.
Albrecht is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jacks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jacks grinds an elbow into Albrecht's temple.
Jacks working the ground and pound from side control.
Jacks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Albrecht down.
Albrecht tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Jacks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Jacks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#
Albrecht is rocked!#SUB2#
Jacks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Albrecht is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Albrecht is looking to regain half guard here but Jacks keeps moving and retains side control.
Jacks is putting a hurting on Albrecht here, landing some big shots from side control.
Albrecht is trying to get back to half guard.
Jacks scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Albrecht is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacks scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Albrecht to see if he's OK.#T3#
Jacks working the ground and pound.
Jacks in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Albrecht looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jacks turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Jacks!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 20
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Jacks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Jacks knows he should have avoided that one.
Peterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jacks backs up against the cage.
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacks.
A big right from Jacks misses.
And Peterson tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Jacks moves out of range of the leg kick from Peterson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacks misses with a hook.
Jacks lands with a nice body punch.
Jacks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jacks.
Jacks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacks lands with an overhand left.
Peterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Jacks avoids it well.
Peterson throws a head kick but Jacks moves out of range.
#TD2#
Peterson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Jacks is looking to improve his position.
Peterson lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Jacks's temple.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.
Jacks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Jacks is rocked!
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Jacks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson scores with a big shot! Jacks's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jacks! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Peterson!
Dylan Peterson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DK Exhibition 3
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacks is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Jacks circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez.
Jacks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
#TD#
Jacks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jacks working some strikes from top position.
Jacks cracks Martinez with a solid left hand.
Jacks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacks trying to move into half guard but instead Martinez has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martinez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
Jacks with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Martinez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacks looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jacks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martinez slips nicely into half guard.
Jacks tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Jacks gets full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jacks wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Jacks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jacks lands a nice short elbow.
Jacks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacks not doing much here.
Jacks working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Martinez's thigh. Martinez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Jacks throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacks with a nice head shot there.
Jacks looking to pass the guard.
Martinez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacks landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Jacks is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jacks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martinez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Martinez is still in real trouble! Can Jacks finish him?
Jacks working Martinez over with strikes. #SUB#
Jacks is looking for a kimura here.
Jacks lands a big elbow - Martinez is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jacks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Jacks!
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds VIII
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Gable looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jacks pulls Gable in close to prevent any damage.
Jacks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jacks distracts Gable with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jacks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jacks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gable has momentary wrist control but Jacks slips an elbow through the middle.
Jacks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jacks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jacks trying to control but Gable is working from the bottom.
Gable wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacks scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Gable 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.
Jacks landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacks 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.
Jacks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gable's head.
Gable looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacks with a nice head shot there.
Jacks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Gable is rocked!#SUB#
Jacks drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jacks as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gable screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jacks! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Darren Jacks!
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Event:
DK Exhibition 2
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Nnamdi throws a leg kick but Jacks sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Nnamdi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jacks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nnamdi is in Jacks's guard.
Jacks wants to sweep but no luck.
Nnamdi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jacks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nnamdi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jacks is proving hard to escape from.
Jacks 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.
Nnamdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jacks is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nnamdi darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Jacks counters with a series of strikes that sends Nnamdi to the canvas! Jacks follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC2#
Nnamdi is rocked!#T1#
Jacks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jacks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacks connects with a couple of short punches.
Jacks with a nice head shot there.
Oh Nnamdi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacks with a nice head shot there.
Jacks throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nnamdi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nnamdi seems to have got his legs back now.
Jacks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nnamdi's head.
Jacks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jacks gets to his feet and stands over Nnamdi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nnamdi felt that one! Jacks unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nnamdi from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Jacks!
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds III
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Draco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Draco misses with a head kick.
Jacks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Jacks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Draco sprawls well initially but Jacks persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Jacks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Jacks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Draco is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jacks is looking for a kimura but Draco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacks to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jacks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draco has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Jacks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jacks is looking for a kimura but Draco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacks to get the leverage.
Draco manages to get to full guard.
Jacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Draco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacks controlling from the top position.
Jacks wants to pass the guard but Draco is keeping the position.#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.
Jacks is working hard here to advance position.
Draco wants to get back to his feet but Jacks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacks.
Draco gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Jacks seems to be looking for submissions.
Jacks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Draco trying to control here.
#T3##SUB#
Jacks is looking for a kimura but Draco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacks to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jacks is trying to work for a kimura but Draco is defending well.
#SUB#
Jacks is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Draco as he works his way to full guard.
Draco wants to sweep here but Jacks controlling him for the moment.
Jacks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Draco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Draco with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Jacks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jacks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Draco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Draco on the ground.
Draco wants to control from the top but Jacks keeps moving. #SUB2#
Draco drops back looking for a leg! Jacks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacks manages to kick Draco off! Draco jumps back into Jacks's guard.
Draco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing good reports from Jacks's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draco postures up.
Draco trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rueben Draco will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Draco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacks moves away.#TD#
Jacks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Jacks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Draco defends it well.
Draco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jacks passes Draco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jacks trying to control from half guard but Draco is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jacks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Jacks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Draco defends it well. #T1#
Draco preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jacks working the head and body with strikes.
Draco is trying to stand up here but Jacks is controlling him well.
Draco is staying active underneath Jacks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Draco tries to get to full guard but Jacks has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Jacks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Draco sees it coming and defends easily.
Draco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Darren Jacks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Draco trying to keep a closed guard but Jacks is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Jacks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Draco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jacks has Draco in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jacks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Jacks being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Jacks is looking for a triangle but Draco pushes his legs off easily.
Jacks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Draco puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Draco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Jacks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Draco wants to control but Jacks is keeping him busy.
Draco wants to stand up but Jacks is controlling the position.
Jacks wants to control but Draco is keeping busy.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Draco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Draco lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Jacks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Draco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Jacks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Draco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacks defends it well.
Jacks is not content to let Draco control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jacks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacks wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rueben Draco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jacks misses with a body shot.
Draco moves out of range of the body kick from Jacks.
Rueben Draco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Draco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Draco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jackss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Draco throws a hook but Jacks blocks it.
Jacks throwing a counter right hand but Draco manages to avoid it.
Draco tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draco. Jacks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draco misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Jacks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Jacks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Draco dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Draco trying to control but Jacks is working from the bottom.
Draco is pushing down on Jacks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jacks is fighting to maintain full guard but Draco has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draco prevents Jacks from improving his position.
Jacks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jacks tries to get out of the position.
Draco working over Jacks with some ground and pound. Jacks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Jacks wants to improve his position but Draco is controlling well.
Draco wants to stand up but Jacks is controlling the position.
Jacks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Draco content to control rather than advance.
Draco thows a huge punch but Jacks dodges it nicely.
Jacks is looking for a sweep. Draco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jacks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draco pulls his head out easily.
Jacks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Jacks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Draco controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Draco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacks is trying to maintain the position but Draco is very close to passing his half guard.
Draco trying to control the action but Jacks is working from the bottom.
Draco controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Draco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacks defends it well. #SUB#
Jacks has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Draco escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Draco!
Draco is looking to take a break and control but Jacks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Jacks tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Draco stands up and beckons Jacks to his feet.
Draco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jacks.
Draco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Draco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacks tries to bum rush Draco with a series of wild strikes but Draco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Draco throws a body kick that misses.
Draco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Draco throws a head kick but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks is looking for a counter combo.
Draco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacks moves away.
Draco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacks walks into a left hand. #TD#
Jacks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Draco was covering up waiting for the punch and Jacks finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Jacks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jacks throws a strike but Draco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draco trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jacks looking for a guillotine here but Draco defends easily.
#SUB#
Draco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Draco has managed to get both his arms back between Jacks's legs - danger averted.
Darren Jacks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rueben Draco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Draco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rueben Draco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draco 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rueben Draco!
A relieved looking Rueben Draco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Jacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anthony was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacks.
Anthony pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anthony looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Jacks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anthony wants to counter the offense by Jacks and move into the clinch position.
Jacks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anthony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anthony! But no joy.
Jacks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anthony tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Anthony, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jacks keeps the fight on the outside.
Anthony blocks a head kick by Jacks.
Jacks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anthony tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony tries to clinch up but Jacks circles away and keeps his distance.
Anthony misses with a body shot.
Anthony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anthony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacks throws a counter high kick but Anthony was just alert enough to avoid it.
Anthony throws a looping overhand right but Jacks ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Jacks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Jacks throws an overhand right that lands on Anthony's shoulder, as Anthony tries to avoid the shot.
Anthony tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacks is looking for a counter combo.
Jacks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacks misses with a hook.
Anthony loads up on a big right hand but Jacks slips the punch.
Jacks misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacks keeps the fight on the outside.
Anthony wants to clinch up but Jacks keeps it at a distance.
Anthony tries to clinch up.
Anthony takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony lands with a hook. Jacks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anthony tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacks misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Jacks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacks tries to move to mount but Anthony blocks the move with his legs.
Jacks advances nicely into full mount.
Anthony tries to hold on but Jacks postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anthony defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jacks.
Jacks controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Jacks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Anthony manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Jacks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anthony has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anthony, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Jacks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anthony has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Jacks landing strikes.
Jacks is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Anthony is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anthony, who protects the arm well.
Jacks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Anthony! #SUB#
Jacks has control of Anthony's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Anthony regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Jacks has isolated one of Anthony's arms. Anthony looking to fight him off but Jacks twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Jacks!
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