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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Smythe throws a head kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smythe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Smythe scores with a nice right hand.
Smythe throws a head kick that misses.
Smythe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smythe.
Smythe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Smythe will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smythe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smythe is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson is fighting to break Smythe's control of his arms but Smythe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Smythe controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Smythe.
Smythe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garrett Smythe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smythe throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson trying to control but Smythe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Smythe 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. #T2#
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smythe trying to control the position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smythe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smythe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smythe trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Smythe missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smythe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smythe scores with a shot to the body.
Smythe thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Smythe scores with a body shot.
Smythe lands with a good body shot.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Smythe.
Smythe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smythe.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Smythe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smythe connects with a leg kick.
Smythe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smythe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Smythe misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Smythe misses the target.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Smythe.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smythe connects with the punch.
Jackson slips a straight right by Smythe.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Smythe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Smythe misses the target.
Smythe just misses with a punch to the body.
Smythe with the inside leg kick.
Smythe leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garrett Smythe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.
Smythe looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Smythe misses with a hook.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smythe's guard.
Smythe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jackson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Smythe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smythe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A jab from Smythe finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Smythe connects with the punch.
Smythe stuffs the takedown.
Smythe misses with a looping left.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smythe throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Smythe throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Smythe throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smythe.
Smythe throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Smythe sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson defending well as Smythe loads up on a big left hand.
Luther Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smythe punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Smythe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Smythe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Smythe misses the target.
Smythe leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garrett Smythe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.#T1#
Smythe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smythe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Smythe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smythe regains half guard.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Smythe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smythe can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smythe is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Smythe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smythe can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smythe is concentrating on defense, preventing Jackson from advancing position. #T2##SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Smythe is defending well.
Smythe is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smythe avoid being mounted?
Smythe 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.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Luther Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smythe sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Jackson trying to control the action but Smythe is working from the bottom.
Smythe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Smythe is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smythe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Smythe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Smythe is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smythe wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Smythe preventing the sweep.
Jackson is trying to keep Smythe in close.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smythe is now in half guard.
Smythe prevents Jackson from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Smythe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Smythe sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smythe.
Smythe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smythe connects with the punch.
Smythe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Smythe.
Smythe digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Smythe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson tries to move into range but Smythe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Smythe misses the target.
Smythe misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smythe defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Smythe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smythe tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it. #T1#
Smythe lands a nice looking body shot.
Smythe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smythe finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Smythe tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smythe swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Smythe throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Smythe shows good takedown defense.
Garrett Smythe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.
Smythe throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smythe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Smythe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Smythe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smythe misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smythe throws out the jab.
Smythe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Smythe.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Smythe misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smythe swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
A cross from Smythe lands.#T3#
Smythe throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Smythe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.#CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Smythe in a clinch.
Smythe taking a breather.
Smythe throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Luther Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smythe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett Smythe is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrett Smythe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smythe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smythe throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Smythe as he connects with a hook.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Smythe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smythe misses with a hook.#T4#
Jackson blocks a head kick by Smythe.
Smythe misses the jab.
Smythe misses the shot to the body.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smythe tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smythe to the ground. Smythe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab, jab by Smythe - just one landing.
Smythe is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
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!
Smythe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smythe throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smythe.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Smythe tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Smythe clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garrett Smythe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lazy left from Smythe finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrett Smythe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smythe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Smythe!
A victorious Garrett Smythe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 173
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Muller.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Muller tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Muller misses.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Muller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Muller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Muller is in guard.#REVB##T1#
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Muller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Muller lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Muller has passed into half guard!
Jackson wants to control but Muller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muller lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muller is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control but Muller postures up.
Muller prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Muller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muller trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Muller has control of the leg.
Muller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson wants to control but Muller is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Muller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muller is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson has hold of Muller's hands but Muller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Muller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Muller is controlling well.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson pulls Muller in close to his closed guard and prevents Muller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Muller with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Muller lands a couple of digs.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muller manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jackson is fighting to break Muller's control of his arms but Muller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Muller 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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Muller wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Muller gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is stalling here. Muller is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jackson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Muller has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller working away.
Jackson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
Muller is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Muller trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Muller landing a few strikes.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Muller scores with punches from side control.
The crowd goes nuts as Muller knocks Jackson out cold with a massive hammerfist! Muller Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stefan Muller!
Our winner, Stefan Muller, 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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Event:
CFC 502
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Smash Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smash Machine misses the target.
A jab lands there for Smash Machine.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson prevents Smash Machine from escaping the position.
Smash Machine regains half guard, as Jackson was trying to land strikes.
Smash Machine wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smash Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Smash Machine defends it.
Smash Machine tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Smash Machine dodges it nicely.
Jackson throwing shots but Smash Machine is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smash Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Smash Machine won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash Machine is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Smash Machine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Smash Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Smash Machine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Smash Machine tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Smash Machine tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smash Machine.#CL2#
Smash Machine closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Smash Machine, against the cage.
Smash Machine working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Smash Machine is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smash Machine down to the mat. Smash Machine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smash Machine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Smash Machine looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming. #TD#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Smash Machine's guard.
Smash Machine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Smash Machine does no damage. #T4#
Smash Machine misses the shot to the body.
Smash Machine connects with a leg kick.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smash Machine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson moves out of range as Smash Machine strikes.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Smash Machine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smash Machine is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Luther Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smash Machine throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.#CL#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Smash Machine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smash Machine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine misses with a double jab.
Smash Machine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smash Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Smash Machine. Smash Machine maintains the clinch.
Smash Machine lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Smash Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Smash Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine landing knees to the head.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smash Machine after a bit of a struggle.
Smash Machine scores with an uppercut up the middle.#KD2#
Smash Machine connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Jackson goes down! Smash Machine jumps into full mount looking to finish!
#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#Luther Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Smash Machine is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smash Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smash Machine shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jackson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Smash Machine sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jackson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clinch King Smash Machine!
Clinch King Smash Machine really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Un-Kaged Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CFC 492: Tai Kung v Line
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson 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.#SUB2#
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson stops Nogueira from standing up.
Jackson is pushing down on Nogueira 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nogueira is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nogueira is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well.
Nogueira is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson prevents Nogueira from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nogueira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Nogueira isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Nogueira on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson!
Nogueira parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nogueira to escape.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nogueira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nogueira has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nogueira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Jackson is working for a guillotine from mount but Nogueira frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Jackson wants to control the pace but Nogueira is squirming around nicely.
Nogueira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nogueira has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Nogueira manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Nogueira postures up.
Nogueira trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson trying to hold on to Nogueira 's head to control him but Nogueira postures up.
Jackson is trying to control but Nogueira passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nogueira .
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nogueira did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson passes to full mount! #SUB#
Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nogueira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nogueira shrugs it off.
Nogueira working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira regains half guard.
Nogueira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jackson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
Nogueira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nogueira is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Nogueira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jackson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Nogueira hold on?!
#SUB#
Nogueira is in a bad position with Jackson working for a choke. Nogueira manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Jackson has his hands on Nogueira 's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nogueira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Nogueira is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Nogueira is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Jackson has his foot on Nogueira 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T3#
Jackson pulls Nogueira in to control the position. #SUB#
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nogueira has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Nogueira manages to pass to side control!
Nogueira trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson holds on to Nogueira 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nogueira off and has taken his back!
Nogueira is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Nogueira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nogueira tries to break free.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Nogueira tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Jackson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Jackson working for the choke.
Nogueira tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Jackson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Nogueira right now.
Jackson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nogueira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nogueira for a finish.
Nogueira turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nogueira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson. #TD#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nogueira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Nogueira 's guard.#SUB2#
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nogueira working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Nogueira has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
Nogueira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Nogueira to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson is in close to Nogueira 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nogueira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard. #REVB#
Jackson is pulling down on Nogueira 's head. It's preventing any offense from Nogueira , at least for the moment.
Luther Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nogueira trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nogueira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Nogueira trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson pulls Nogueira in close to his closed guard and prevents Nogueira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nogueira looks to clinch #TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Nogueira fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 486: Spence v McFly
Date: May 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Tacoronte as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Tacoronte sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tacoronte cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tacoronte.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tacoronte can pounce on him.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tacoronte circles away.
Saúl Tacoronte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.#T1#
Tacoronte looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Tacoronte slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tacoronte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tacoronte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saúl Tacoronte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tacoronte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Tacoronte.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tacoronte counter with a right hand. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Tacoronte. That snapped Jackson's head back.
#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Tacoronte's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tacoronte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tacoronte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tacoronte is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Tacoronte is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tacoronte wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Tacoronte preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Tacoronte defends it.
Jackson stalling. #SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tacoronte has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tacoronte is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saúl Tacoronte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tacoronte stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Tacoronte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tacoronte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Tacoronte takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Tacoronte defends it.
Tacoronte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Tacoronte pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tacoronte is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard. #REVR#
Luther Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tacoronte postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tacoronte controlling from the top position.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Tacoronte is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Tacoronte takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tacoronte is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Tacoronte pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tacoronte manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##ES2#
Jackson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tacoronte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacoronte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tacoronte.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Tacoronte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tacoronte walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tacoronte counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Saúl Tacoronte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Tacoronte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tacoronte's corner calls for a 1-2. Tacoronte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tacoronte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Tacoronte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saúl Tacoronte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tacoronte counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Tacoronte tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tacoronte throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tacoronte looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson shoots in but Tacoronte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tacoronte as he avoids it easily.
Saúl Tacoronte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.#T1#
Jackson fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tacoronte is concentrating on defense, preventing Jackson from advancing position.
Tacoronte trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Jackson is stalling here. Tacoronte is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jackson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tacoronte has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jackson tries to buck Tacoronte off but Tacoronte is having none of it.
Jackson is trying to control Tacoronte's posture but Tacoronte avoids it.
Jackson is being controlled here.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Tacoronte working away.
Tacoronte taking a break here but Jackson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Tacoronte trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Luther Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tacoronte trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tacoronte is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Tacoronte has passed into side control.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tacoronte is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Tacoronte's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tacoronte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson tries to roll over but Tacoronte keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saúl Tacoronte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tacoronte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saúl Tacoronte!
An out of breath Saúl Tacoronte thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 482: Line v Feet
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Jackson slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well. #CL#
Jackson rushes Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson blocks a jab.#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Tsuruta up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsuruta works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.#T3#
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson with a hook.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Tsuruta catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsuruta pinned against the cage. Tsuruta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Tsuruta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Tsuruta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson. #TD#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsuruta manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson is looking to wear down Tsuruta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Tsuruta and move into the clinch.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsuruta defends well.
Jackson pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuruta's guard. #REVR#
Tsuruta wants to hit a sweep here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tsuruta there!
Tsuruta holds on for dear life, controlling Jackson's posture momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tsuruta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsuruta wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Tsuruta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tsuruta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Tsuruta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tsuruta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Tsuruta wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsuruta moves into full guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsuruta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta trying to control the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuruta has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tsuruta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Jackson swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tsuruta's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta trying to control the position.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Tsuruta's ribs.
Tsuruta clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsuruta.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsuruta manages to circle out of the way.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Tsuruta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Tsuruta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson is in trouble now - Tsuruta has advanced to mount!
Tsuruta cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Tsuruta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Tsuruta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Tsuruta trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to hold on but Tsuruta postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Tsuruta raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Tsuruta cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tsuruta raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tsuruta unloading with bombs!
Tsuruta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Tsuruta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Tsuruta controlling the pace for now.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Jackson is trying to stand up.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tsuruta raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Tsuruta's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CFC 477: Beach v Mataitai
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuwabara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuwabara misses with a straight left.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuwabara loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Kuwabara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kuwabara swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Kuwabara misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Kuwabara has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuwabara's guard.#REVB#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuwabara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuwabara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson works over Kuwabara with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jackson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kuwabara's body to avoid the submission. Kuwabara has instead reached around Jackson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kuwabara arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 473: Cobb vs Neuer
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Nogueira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nogueira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Nogueira .
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Nogueira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nogueira scores with a hook to the body.
Nogueira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nogueira throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nogueira after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nogueira .
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nogueira prevents it.
Anderson Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.
Nogueira misses with an elbow strike.
Nogueira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Nogueira scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.#TD2#
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nogueira regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Nogueira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
Jackson trying to control the pace. #T1#
Nogueira won't allow Jackson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogueira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nogueira manages to get to full guard.
Jackson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Jackson is trying for a kimura here. Nogueira looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jackson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Jackson!
An out of breath Luther Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 466: Raper v Tiotio
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tsuruta sprawls and moves away.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsuruta is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Tsuruta circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tsuruta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Tsuruta sprawls well.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Tsuruta in a clinch.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tsuruta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tsuruta wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Jackson feints and as Tsuruta raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tsuruta kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Jackson shoots in but Tsuruta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Tsuruta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsuruta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Tsuruta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. #T2#
Jackson tries for a takedown but Tsuruta circles away easily
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Tsuruta in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta lands a head shot.#TD#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Tsuruta's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta trying to control the position here. #T4#
Jackson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Tsuruta gets full guard.
Tsuruta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jackson goes for a double leg but Tsuruta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tsuruta continues to drive forward.
Tsuruta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuruta wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the head.
Luther Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsuruta cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsuruta defends it nicely.
Tsuruta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Luther Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta cracks Jackson with a good jab.#T2#
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsuruta is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Tsuruta circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsuruta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tsuruta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsuruta, which made it look bad.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#Luther Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tsuruta sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Jackson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Tsuruta! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CFC 456: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Proudhon can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Proudhon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Jackson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Proudhon looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jackson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Proudhon is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jackson lets go of the hold and Proudhon can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Jackson!
A relieved looking Luther Jackson 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:
CFC 451: Inarritu v Tiotio
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Marley stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Marley throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marley!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marley can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Jackson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marley is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jackson yanks on the arm and Marley is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Jackson!
A victorious Luther Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 444: IsMore v Inarritu
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Tsuruta leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tsuruta keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
Tsuruta pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.
Tsuruta is controlling Jackson's posture.
Tsuruta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
A nice side step and Tsuruta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Tsuruta. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Tsuruta sprawls well.#TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Tsuruta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuruta is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Tsuruta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tsuruta is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Jackson is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Tsuruta controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsuruta passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tsuruta performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tsuruta passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson regains half guard.
Tsuruta is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tsuruta is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsuruta defends it nicely.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Jackson shoots in but Tsuruta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Tsuruta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tsuruta circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Tsuruta breaks away and moves out of range.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Tsuruta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsuruta defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Tsuruta into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tsuruta gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tsuruta pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsuruta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsuruta but Tsuruta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsuruta defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Tsuruta into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tsuruta stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Tsuruta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the ropes.#TD#
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tsuruta controlling from the top position.
Tsuruta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is trying to hold Tsuruta in close to prevent damage but Tsuruta has managed to pass into half guard.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tsuruta jumps into side control!
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Tsuruta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#Luther Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Tsuruta counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomisan Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CFC 439: IsMore v Neuer 2
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Trambai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trambai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Trambai lands a right hand.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trambai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Trambai gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the ropes.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trambai is trying to stall.
Trambai looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#TD#
Jackson has Trambai pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Trambai tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Trambai's guard.
Trambai controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself. #T1#
Trambai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Trambai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Jackson has his foot on Trambai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trambai works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trambai defends well.
Trambai trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jackson has his foot on Trambai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trambai works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson is trying to keep Trambai in close.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trambai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Trambai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Trambai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Trambai is proving a slippery customer.
Trambai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Jackson has his foot on Trambai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trambai works his way back into a safe position though.
Trambai wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Trambai postures up.
Trambai looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##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.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Trambai keeps moving.
Trambai is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trambai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trambai keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luther Jackson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Trambai is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Jackson clinches up with Trambai and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jackson lands a body punch. #TD2#
Trambai pulls guard effortlessly.
Trambai keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Trambai trying to control the position here.
Jackson stops Trambai from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trambai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Trambai in his guard.#REVB#
Trambai wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Trambai stacks Jackson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Trambai!
Trambai is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Trambai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trambai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Trambai is controlling well.
#SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trambai pulls his head out easily.
Trambai is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Trambai is stalling in the full guard.
Trambai wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T3#
Trambai wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Trambai's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trambai tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Sambo Trambai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trambai misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Trambai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trambai tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Trambai moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.#T4#
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control.
Trambai is not content to let Jackson control the position. #SUB#
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trambai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Trambai!
Trambai won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Trambai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Trambai. #CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Trambai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Trambai's guard.
Trambai is looking to stand back up but Jackson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Trambai. #REVB##SUB#
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Trambai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control from Trambai's half guard. Trambai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Trambai working a defensive guard here.
Trambai keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Trambai working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
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.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Trambai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trambai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Trambai wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trambai has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Trambai manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Trambai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Trambai controls the position from side control.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trambai is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Trambai prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Trambai content to control rather than advance.
Jackson wants to control but Trambai is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trambai is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luther Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jackson!
A very excited looking Luther Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 136 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Mustonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
#SUB2#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson blocks the strikes from Mustonen.
Jackson moves into full mount! Mustonen won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustonen tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.#SUB2#
Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mustonen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mustonen shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Jackson working for a submission but Mustonen is keeping him at bay. #T1#
Jackson mounts Mustonen! Really nice guard pass there!
Mustonen tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mustonen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mustonen shrugs it off.
Mustonen is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mustonen has worked his arm free - good work by Mustonen!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Mustonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mustonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mustonen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mustonen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mustonen is on top in guard.
Mustonen wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mustonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mustonen stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mustonen's guard. #REVB##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mustonen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Mustonen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Mustonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mustonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mustonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mustonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mustonen.
Luther Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mustonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Mustonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mustonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juhani Mustonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.
Mustonen throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mustonen throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Mustonen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustonen throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Mustonen only half commits.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mustonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mustonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Juhani Mustonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Mustonen won't allow it. #SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mustonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Mustonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mustonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mustonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Mustonen won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Mustonen gets full guard.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mustonen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Luther Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mustonen trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Mustonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mustonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Mustonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mustonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson is looking to sweep but instead, Mustonen has passed into half guard.
Mustonen moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that!
Mustonen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Mustonen misses with a head shot.
Mustonen controlling from mount.
Mustonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Mustonen looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mustonen trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Mustonen wants to control but Jackson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson has his hands clasped together around Mustonen's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Mustonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mustonen avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD#
Mustonen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas! Jackson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mustonen finish him?!
#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson drops his hands momentarily. Mustonen doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Jackson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Jackson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juhani Mustonen!
Our winner, Juhani Mustonen, 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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Event:
OFK 128 - Knox Vs Martinyuk
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Salmi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salmi wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Salmi from standing up.
Salmi looking to pass the guard.
Salmi keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salmi defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmi postures up.
#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salmi defends well.#T1#
Salmi postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salmi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Salmi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Salmi in his guard.#REVB##T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salmi looking to pass the guard.
Salmi preventing the sweep.
Salmi trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Salmi advances position into side control!
Salmi trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Jackson regains half guard.
Salmi wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Salmi working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Salmi passes to side control.
Salmi trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Salmi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Salmi avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Salmi landing shots from mount.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Salmi with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Salmi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Salmi with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#Luther Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Salmi trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Salmi tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salmi keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eerikki Salmi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Salmi misses with a double jab.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Salmi throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Salmi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salmi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eerikki Salmi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salmi forces his way into half guard.
Salmi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salmi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salmi is aware though and is defending well.
Salmi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.#T1#
Salmi connects with a couple of short punches.
Salmi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salmi wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Salmi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salmi defends well.#SUB#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salmi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salmi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salmi slips nicely into half guard.
Salmi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jackson's thigh. Jackson counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Salmi is looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.#REVR#
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Salmi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Salmi from controlling successfully.
Salmi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson pulls Salmi in close to prevent any damage.
Salmi passes into half guard.
Jackson has hold of Salmi's hands but Salmi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Jackson tries to roll over but Salmi keeps him under control.
Jackson is looking to control Salmi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Salmi from advancing to side control.
Salmi is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Salmi wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Salmi scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Luther Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Salmi wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Salmi sits in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salmi pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is staying active underneath Salmi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Salmi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Salmi passes into half guard.
Salmi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Salmi seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Salmi has control of the leg.
Jackson trying to control but Salmi postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eerikki Salmi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jackson tries to sprawl but Salmi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson wants to control but Salmi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salmi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Salmi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson wants to control but Salmi is keeping busy.
Salmi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmi trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Salmi passes to side control. #T1#
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Salmi trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Salmi trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Salmi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salmi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Salmi has control of the leg.
Salmi is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Salmi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Salmi dominating with strikes here.
Jackson wants to hold on but Salmi pushes him away.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#Jeez, Luther Jackson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luther Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eerikki Salmi!
After winning the bout, Eerikki Salmi 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:
OFK 119 - Rhino Vs Kriel
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Trump doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trump throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trump sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Trump sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Trump is avoiding it.
Trump swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trump follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trump is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Trump circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Trump misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Trump.
Trump paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trump's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Trump manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Trump lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Trump.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Trump lands a nice uppercut.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson wants to stall.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Trump manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Trump manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Trump.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice sprawl there from Trump as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Trump. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Trump throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Trump throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson tries to move into range but Trump moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Trump manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Trump's belly button to the back.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Trump scores with a jab to the head.
Donald Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trump tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Jackson pushes Trump up against the cage in a clinch.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Trump manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
Trump is struggling to control the position.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trump is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Jackson is trying to trip Trump. He has hold of a leg but Trump is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Trump pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Trump defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Trump scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trump scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trump lands a jab.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A left lands for Trump.
Trump misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Trump makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been informed that Trump has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Trump moves into range and connects with a jab.
Trump swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Trump circles away.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Trump.
Trump misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Trump fights it but they end up in guard.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump managing to control the position.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trump keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Trump.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Trump circles away easily
and Trump counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trump is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Trump circles away and we're back to standing.
Luther Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Trump.
Trump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson walks into a jab.
A jab lands there for Trump.#CUT2#Luther Jackson's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Trump swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trump with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trump connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Trump misses with a looping left.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Trump moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trump swinging wildly here.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Trump stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trump sprawls and moves away.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Trump.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trump's waist but Trump gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Trump takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trump! But no joy.#TD#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Trump on his heels. He'll look to pass Trump's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##ES2#
Trump scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
A jab lands there for Trump.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Trump avoids the body shot from Jackson.
A nice side step and Trump releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trump. Trump obviously looking to wear him down.
Trump misses with a straight left.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trump.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Trump misses.
A jab from Trump misses.
Trump throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Trump throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trump but Trump pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Trump connects with a nice looking jab.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Trump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
Luther Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trump. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Good shot there by Trump.
Trump stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Trump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trump's waist but Trump gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Trump connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Trump.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Trump feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Trump then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trump to score with a decent uppercut.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Donald Trump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump throws a monster overhand right that drops Jackson! Trump follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trump!
In his post fight interview, Donald Trump started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 107 - Ninja Vs Dock
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Jackson 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.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilly keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Hilly 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.#SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Hilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilly has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hilly is keeping the position.
Jackson won't allow Hilly to sweep him here. #T1#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hilly is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hilly. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hilly throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Hilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Hilly's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hilly misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hilly scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Hilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hilly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hilly misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Hilly keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Hilly wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Hilly controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson won't allow Hilly to sweep him here.
Jackson trying to control but Hilly is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hilly holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control but Hilly is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hilly is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilly being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.#TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Hilly's guard.#T4#
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Hilly wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hilly is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Hilly trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilly is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hilly defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
That's time! Hilly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hilly throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hilly's guard.
Hilly wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Hilly trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Hilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hilly tries to get out of the position.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Hilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Hilly slips an elbow through the middle.
Hilly passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Jackson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hilly is defending well. Jackson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hilly has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jackson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
After winning the bout, Luther 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:
OFK 101 - Mad Onion vs Line
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Pinochet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinochet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Jackson pushes Pinochet up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinochet has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Pinochet breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Pinochet gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pinochet has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinochet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinochet.
Pinochet connects with a crisp jab.
Pinochet throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Pinochet there.
Pinochet throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Pinochet swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
#T1#
Jackson walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Pinochet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Pinochet circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinochet.
Pinochet gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinochet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pinochet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Pinochet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Pinochet lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinochet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Pinochet.
Pinochet looking to stall.
Pinochet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Pinochet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinochet misses with a looping right.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pinochet as he jumps to the side.
Pinochet throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pinochet avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson slips under a jab from Pinochet.
Pinochet misses with a straight left.
Pinochet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Augusto Pinochet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinochet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Pinochet avoids the body shot from Jackson.
#T4#
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinochet tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinochet to the ground. Pinochet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinochet finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Pinochet misses with a straight right.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Pinochet avoids it well and moves away.
Pinochet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Pinochet looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Pinochet.
Pinochet throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pinochet sprawls and moves away.
Pinochet misses with the combination.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Pinochet sprawls well.#CL#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinochet, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pinochet dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson stays in close to Pinochet's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Pinochet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinochet is retaining full guard.
Pinochet keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Pinochet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Pinochet keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson won't allow Pinochet to sweep him here.
Pinochet pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Pinochet keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinochet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinochet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luther Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinochet swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinochet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinochet keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. #T2#
Pinochet can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pinochet trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Pinochet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pinochet manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control here.
#T3#
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pinochet keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jackson tries for a kimura but Pinochet is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson working away.#SUB#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pinochet, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pinochet tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to control but Pinochet is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pinochet feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Pinochet then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Pinochet lands an overhand right.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinochet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Pinochet.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pinochet might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Pinochet shows good takedown defense.
Pinochet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pinochet circles away.
Pinochet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pinochet scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Pinochet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinochet struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
#BC2#
Pinochet breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson stops Pinochet from getting back to his feet.
Pinochet is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson prevents Pinochet from standing back up.
#SUB#
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson prevents Pinochet from improving his position.
Pinochet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Pinochet defends it.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
Pinochet wants to get back to his feet.
Pinochet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pinochet tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Pinochet is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB#
Jackson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pinochet is trying to stand.#SUB#
Pinochet defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pinochet defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson. #SUB#
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pinochet regains half guard.
Pinochet is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Pinochet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pinochet is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pinochet controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Pinochet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinochet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Pinochet!
A very excited looking Augusto Pinochet rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
OFK 93 - Tiramanti Vs Pinochet
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Yoshida to the mat.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Yoshida is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yoshida trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yoshida manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Yoshida trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoshida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Yoshida in his guard.#REVB#
Yoshida is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SUB#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoshida is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Yoshida defends easily.
#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson looking to control but Yoshida passes into half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.#T3#
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoshida is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Yoshida has control of the leg.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshida forces his way into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Yoshida is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Yoshida won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yoshida throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Yoshida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoshida sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Yoshida manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson passes Yoshida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoshida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Yoshida is defending well.
#SUB#
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Yoshida defends the submission attempt.#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.#SUB#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yoshida looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Yoshida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yoshida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Yoshida is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshida as he avoids it easily.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuuto Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshida can do to turn this around?
Yoshida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshida, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Yoshida against the cage but Yoshida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Yoshida clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it. #CL#
Jackson clinches.
Yoshida is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Yoshida works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luther Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yoshida!
Yoshida is not content to let Jackson control the position. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yoshida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida prevents Jackson from moving into mount. #T1##SUB#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yuuto Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Yoshida manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoshida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Yoshida in his guard.#REVB##T3#
Jackson looking to control.
Luther Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A control attempt from Jackson but he's now mounted!
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson wants to control but Yoshida is having none of it.#T4#
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to control but Yoshida is having none of it.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuto Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jackson!
An out of breath Luther Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
OFK 87 - Harper Vs Gay G
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Tiramanti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Tiramanti has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Jackson is trying to trip Tiramanti. He has hold of a leg but Tiramanti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson fails to move to back control.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson won't let Tiramanti get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson looking to control but Tiramanti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Tiramanti defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson. #T1#
Tiramanti prevents Jackson from taking his back.#SUB2#
Jackson has control of Tiramanti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tiramanti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson tries to take Tiramanti's back but instead Tiramanti uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #ES#
Tiramanti manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jackson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cesare Tiramanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiramanti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tiramanti still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tiramanti has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tiramanti presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jackson tries to hold on but Tiramanti pushes him away.
Tiramanti manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jackson to take his back!#SU#
Tiramanti gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Tiramanti lands a jab.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Tiramanti throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Tiramanti is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiramanti keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Tiramanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Tiramanti scores with a jab.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Tiramanti circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiramanti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Tiramanti scores with a jab.#T1#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tiramanti as he avoids it easily.
Cesare Tiramanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Tiramanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Tiramanti as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Tiramanti pushes him off.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiramanti tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiramanti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Jab, jab by Tiramanti - just one landing.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson shoots in but Tiramanti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Jackson tries to get set, Tiramanti tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tiramanti, which made it look bad.
Tiramanti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Cesare Tiramanti is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiramanti circles away.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Tiramanti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tiramanti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
#BC#
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Tiramanti counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiramanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Tiramanti scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Tiramanti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiramanti wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Tiramanti tries to escape but Jackson is in control. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiramanti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tiramanti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Tiramanti! #SU#
Tiramanti gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tiramanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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#
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Tiramanti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiramanti is defending well.#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Tiramanti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiramanti stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cesare Tiramanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots and misses #CL#
and Tiramanti counters by clinching up.
Tiramanti controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiramanti sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiramanti keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Tiramanti shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tiramanti as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Tiramanti stuffs the takedown.
Tiramanti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiramanti as he jumps to the side.
Luther Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiramanti swivels and escapes.
Tiramanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiramanti tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiramanti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tiramanti wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luther Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiramanti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cesare Tiramanti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Tiramanti is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jackson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Tiramanti is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiramanti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiramanti tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiramanti to the ground. Tiramanti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiramanti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Tiramanti gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Tiramanti throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Tiramanti counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiramanti missing with knees to the body.
Tiramanti lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Tiramanti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tiramanti 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
In his post fight interview, Cesare Tiramanti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 77 - Jackson Vs Pinochet
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Pinochet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Pinochet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pinochet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinochet misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Pinochet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Pinochet is stalling here.
Pinochet misses with a punch to the body.
Pinochet struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Pinochet just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Pinochet is struggling to control the position.
Pinochet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short body shot lands from Pinochet as the two fighters clinch.
Pinochet tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pinochet after a bit of a struggle.
Pinochet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Jackson has hold of one of Pinochet's legs. Pinochet is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinochet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinochet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinochet keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pinochet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pinochet is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jackson keeping full guard, as Pinochet tries to pass. #T3#
Pinochet 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Pinochet is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinochet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.#SUB#
Jackson has his foot on Pinochet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinochet works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jackson has his foot on Pinochet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinochet works his way back into a safe position though.
Pinochet is stalling in the full guard.
Pinochet postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinochet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pinochet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pinochet is looking to clinch.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Pinochet avoids it well and moves away.
Pinochet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pinochet.
Pinochet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson catches Pinochet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pinochet sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Pinochet is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Pinochet wants to get back to full guard.
Pinochet is looking to escape.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinochet is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pinochet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Pinochet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pinochet wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pinochet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pinochet's guard.
Pinochet is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Pinochet defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinochet is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinochet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Pinochet is positioning himself well to prevent Jackson advancing to mount.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinochet is looking to escape.
Pinochet is looking to improve his position.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinochet wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pinochet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Pinochet is keeping the position.
Jackson stops Pinochet from standing up.
Pinochet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Pinochet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Pinochet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Pinochet avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pinochet thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pinochet working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Pinochet tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Pinochet is working away.
Pinochet is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Jackson prevents Pinochet from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet is trying to get back to full guard.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Pinochet is having none of it. #T1#
Pinochet wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Pinochet makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinochet swivels and escapes.
Pinochet tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Pinochet sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luther Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pinochet kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Augusto Pinochet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinochet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinochet misses with a wild body shot. #T2##TD#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pinochet working a defensive guard here.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Pinochet keeps moving.
Pinochet looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Pinochet 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 Pinochet keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Pinochet wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pinochet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinochet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinochet swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
As Pinochet tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Pinochet manages to avoid the attempt.
Pinochet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinochet looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Pinochet swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pinochet manages to circle out of the way.
Pinochet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pinochet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinochet misses with the body kick#TD#
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Pinochet defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Augusto Pinochet.
I think Pinochet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Pinochet!
In his post fight interview, Augusto Pinochet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 74 - Pinochet Vs Naulakko
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Yoshida tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
As Yoshida looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Yoshida just gets out of the way.
Yoshida wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Yoshida avoids it well and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Yoshida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoshida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Yoshida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to move to mount but Yoshida reverses beautifully and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yoshida is now in half guard. #T1#
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yoshida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yoshida's back!#SUB#
Yoshida is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Jackson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jackson tries to keep control of the position but Yoshida is staying busy.#SUB#
Jackson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Yoshida is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Jackson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Yoshida taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 67 - Jackson Vs Pinochet
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Pinochet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinochet throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Pinochet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinochet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.#CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Pinochet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1##TD#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pinochet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pinochet looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinochet, not yet.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pinochet's guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Pinochet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinochet is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##ES2#
Pinochet pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinochet swivels and escapes.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Pinochet sprawls well.
Pinochet lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Pinochet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Pinochet takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pinochet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Pinochet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinochet with a nice cross.
Pinochet leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Pinochet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Pinochet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pinochet but Pinochet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Pinochet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pinochet sprawls well. Pinochet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pinochet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson'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.#R2#
Pinochet swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pinochet did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Pinochet pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Pinochet, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Pinochet against the cage but Pinochet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinochet's waist but Pinochet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pinochet sprawls well. Pinochet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Pinochet's guard.#T1#
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Pinochet is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Pinochet won't allow it. #SUB#
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Pinochet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pinochet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pinochet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pinochet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Augusto Pinochet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinochet keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson won't allow Pinochet to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pinochet working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Pinochet working a defensive guard here.
Pinochet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinochet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinochet is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinochet swivels and escapes.
Pinochet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pinochet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Pinochet as Jackson shoots in.
Pinochet misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pinochet pinned against the cage. Pinochet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pinochet avoids it really well and circles away.
Pinochet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pinochet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinochet throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Pinochet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Pinochet flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Pinochet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pinochet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Pinochet sprawls well.#T1#
Nice shot by Pinochet.
Pinochet clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#Luther Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Pinochet throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Pinochet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pinochet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinochet.#T2#
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Pinochet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pinochet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Pinochet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pinochet wants it to stay on the feet.
Pinochet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Pinochet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinochet throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Pinochet - just one landing.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pinochet circles away.
Luther Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pinochet takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Pinochet counter with a right hand.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinochet.
Pinochet avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pinochet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Pinochet scores with a hook.
Pinochet throws an overhand right that drops Jackson like a sack of potatoes! Pinochet dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augusto Pinochet!
After the fight, Augusto Pinochet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
OFK 62 -
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Mirage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson slips a straight right by Mirage.
Mirage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirage.
Mirage connects with an inside leg kick.
Mirage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Mirage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Mirage slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
It seemed like Mirage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mirage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mirage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mirage scrambles back to his feet.
Mirage scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Mirage has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson misses with a hook. Mirage ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Mirage walks into a left hand.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirage.
Mirage with a jab.
Mirage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirage feints a counter leg kick.
Mirage throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Mirage.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mirage sprawls and moves away.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Mirage throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Mirage moves away and avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson defending well as Mirage loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
#T2#
A low kick from Mirage is predictable there #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mirage won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirage parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mirage to escape.
Mirage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mirage regains half guard, as Jackson was trying to land strikes.
Mirage tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Jackson throwing shots but Mirage is blocking nicely.
Mirage gets back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Mirage manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Mirage is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Mirage defends it.
Mirage is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mirage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alphonzo Mirage will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mirage throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirage scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirage! But no joy.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mirage moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mirage misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Mirage moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Mirage misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Mirage fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mirage manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Mirage in his guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mirage's best efforts.
Mirage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mirage wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson tries to hold on but Mirage pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirage controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson can't escape the position.
#T2##SU2#
Mirage stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mirage throws a body kick that misses.
Mirage slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirage can pounce on him.
Mirage misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage sneaks back into half guard.
Mirage wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Mirage keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Mirage holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mirage is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson prevents Mirage from improving his position.
Mirage is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Mirage is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson prevents Mirage from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonzo Mirage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mirage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirage.
Mirage is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Mirage misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mirage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Mirage.
A slow jab from Mirage misses its intended target.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mirage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Mirage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage with a nice calf kick.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Mirage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson dives in and grabs Mirage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mirage pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Mirage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Jackson throws a hook but Mirage avoids it easily.
Mirage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mirage connects with a body shot.
Mirage throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Mirage looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Mirage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Mirage - just one landing.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
Mirage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Mirage.
A right-left combo lands from Mirage. #CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Mirage looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range as Mirage strikes.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mirage tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirage moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirage flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Jackson throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Alphonzo Mirage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirage.
Mirage lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Mirage connects with a single shot there.
Mirage tries to clinch but Jackson moves away #TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mirage trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Mirage tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Luther Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mirage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mirage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mirage is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Mirage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mirage sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mirage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mirage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonzo Mirage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mirage 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonzo Mirage!
Post fight, Alphonzo Mirage took to the microphone: 'Get me to face the top guy before I lose all my abbs and sex appeal. '. |
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Event:
OFK 55 - Vanorden Vs Cuba
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Tiramanti scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tiramanti lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Jab by Tiramanti.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiramanti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiramanti looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Jackson staying out of range there.#T1#
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tiramanti fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jackson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jackson looks to clinch but Tiramanti throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jackson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti retains his light heavyweight title!
Cesare Tiramanti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
OFK 48 - Tiramanti Vs Akharraz
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1#
A big left from Jackson misses.
It seemed like Akumba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akumba.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akumba slips under a jab.
And Akumba responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Akumba walks into a jab.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Akumba circles away and keeps his distance.
Akumba misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Akumba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akumba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Akumba's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Akumba working a defensive guard here.
Akumba looking for a sweep. Not yet Akumba, not yet.
Akumba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akumba sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.#SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Akumba is defending well.
Akumba is trying to control but can't.
Jackson throwing shots but Akumba is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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 the half guard into mount. Akumba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Akumba keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson trying to control the action but Akumba is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akumba is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson winds up and cracks Akumba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Akumba is defending well. #T3#
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Akumba for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Akumba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akumba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson. #SUB#
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Akumba defends the submission attempt.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Akumba is defending the position. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akumba defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akumba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson stands and throws Akumba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akumba struggling a bit here.
Akumba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Akumba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akumba tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Akumba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Akumba seems unphased.
Akumba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akumba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Akumba throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Akumba misses the shot to the body.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akumba counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Akumba takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akumba cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Akumba.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akumba throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mako Akumba seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Akumba throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akumba can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akumba is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Akumba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akumba scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson works Akumba's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akumba tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Akumba manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackson.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akumba swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akumba is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akumba is keeping the position for now.
Jackson 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.
Akumba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akumba keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. #T3#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Akumba keeps moving.
Akumba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akumba swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Akumba follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Akumba sprawls well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akumba.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Akumba moved out of range.
Akumba throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Akumba.
Akumba was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Akumba's shoulder, as Akumba tries to avoid the shot.
Akumba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akumba keeps the fight on the outside.
Akumba tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Akumba looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Akumba misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Akumba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Akumba's defenses.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Akumba's head but Akumba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Akumba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akumba.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akumba staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Akumba slips the punch.
Akumba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Akumba misses with a right hand
and Akumba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akumba throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. #T1#
Akumba moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Akumba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akumba throws a counter combo.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD#
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akumba to the ground. Jackson is now in Akumba's guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Akumba is keeping the position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akumba is controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Akumba is keeping the position.#T2#
Akumba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akumba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akumba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akumba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mako Akumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Akumba to get to half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akumba pulls his head out easily.
Luther Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is not content to let Akumba control the position.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Akumba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson controlling the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akumba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Akumba is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akumba looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Akumba escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luther Jackson.
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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jackson!
An out of breath Luther Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
OFK 44 - Jackson Vs Pinochet
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinochet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Pinochet can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pinochet gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinochet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinochet blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Pinochet slows down the pace here.
Pinochet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinochet misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinochet just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Pinochet.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Jackson is trying to control the position but Pinochet postures up. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinochet stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Pinochet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinochet 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.
Pinochet postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson is pulling down on Pinochet's head. It's preventing any offense from Pinochet, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinochet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Pinochet misses with a wild body shot.
Pinochet misses the shot to the body.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinochet throws a leg kick that misses.
Pinochet misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson throws a body punch but Pinochet moves out of range.
Pinochet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinochet slips under a jab.
Pinochet throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Pinochet avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinochet.
Pinochet tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Pinochet back against the cage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinochet misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Pinochet controls the action.
#T3#
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Pinochet has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Pinochet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson dives in and grabs Pinochet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pinochet pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson takes a swing at Pinochet's ribcage but misses.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinochet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinochet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pinochet did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Pinochet makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Augusto Pinochet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinochet cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Pinochet misses.
Pinochet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Pinochet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinochet tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pinochet defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Pinochet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Pinochet. #BC2#
Pinochet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinochet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Pinochet.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinochet swivels and escapes.
Pinochet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson digs a good hook to Pinochet's body.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinochet manages to avoid it.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Pinochet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luther Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinochet.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Pinochet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Pinochet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pinochet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Pinochet throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pinochet napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson working away.#SUB#
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pinochet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pinochet is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Augusto Pinochet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Pinochet blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Pinochet is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinochet is not content to let Jackson control the position. #SUB#
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pinochet rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Pinochet!
Pinochet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pinochet trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jackson has his hands on Pinochet's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinochet defends it easily.
Jackson is controlling Pinochet's posture.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson controlling the position.
Pinochet trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Pinochet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinochet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luther Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Pinochet counters with an inside leg kick.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinochet tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinochet to the ground. Pinochet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pinochet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Pinochet.
Pinochet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pinochet tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pinochet. Pinochet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Pinochet's shoulder, as Pinochet tries to avoid the shot.
Pinochet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Pinochet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson takes a swing at Pinochet's ribcage but misses.
Pinochet looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A jab from Jackson misses.
Pinochet throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Pinochet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pinochet throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Pinochet circles away.
A shot to the liver by Pinochet. Beautiful body shot.
Pinochet throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Pinochet counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Pinochet slips the punch.
Pinochet swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Pinochet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinochet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target. #T2#
Pinochet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Pinochet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pinochet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinochet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Pinochet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Pinochet lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinochet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Pinochet ducks down to avoid it.
Pinochet ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Luther Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Pinochet counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Pinochet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinochet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Pinochet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinochet slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinochet, which made it look bad.
Pinochet moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Pinochet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinochet tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinochet to the ground. Pinochet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pinochet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pinochet sprawls well. Pinochet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinochet is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinochet.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Pinochet.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Pinochet throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Pinochet throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Pinochet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 40 - Zinsou Vs Mad Onion
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akharraz's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Akharraz is looking to escape.#SUB#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akharraz sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Akharraz won't allow it.
Jackson prevents Akharraz from standing back up.
#SUB#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet.
Akharraz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Akharraz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Akharraz throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akharraz misses with a wild combination.
Akharraz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.#T1#
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akharraz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akharraz misses with a body shot.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akharraz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
A countering left hand to the body from Akharraz misses.
Osama Akharraz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akharraz manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Akharraz tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Akharraz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from Akharraz lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akharraz fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Akharraz gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Akharraz throws a head punch that misses.
Akharraz lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akharraz misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson digs a right hand into Akharraz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akharraz's gas tank.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Akharraz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Akharraz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Akharraz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jackson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akharraz can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akharraz tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Jackson decides to pull guard. #T3#
Jackson pulls Akharraz in close to his closed guard and prevents Akharraz from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Akharraz stands up from Jackson's guard - Akharraz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Akharraz throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akharraz to keep the fight standing.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Akharraz controls the action.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Akharraz controls the action.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Akharraz. #T4#
Akharraz lands with a right to the head.
Akharraz is struggling to control the position.
Akharraz has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Akharraz is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akharraz has his back to the cage.
Akharraz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akharraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akharraz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akharraz.
Akharraz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
Jackson tries to work over Akharraz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Akharraz holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Osama Akharraz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Akharraz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Akharraz circles away.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Akharraz.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Akharraz manages to avoid it.
Akharraz misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson takes a swing at Akharraz's ribcage but misses.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Akharraz's guard.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Akharraz tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Akharraz pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control the action but Akharraz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akharraz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Jackson stops Akharraz from getting back to his feet.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Akharraz defending well. #ES2#
Akharraz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Akharraz.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Akharraz.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Akharraz controls the action.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Akharraz.
Akharraz misses with a knee strike.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Akharraz.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Akharraz's head. #TD#
Jackson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Akharraz is trying to keep an underhook but Jackson manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Akharraz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akharraz is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well. #SUB#
Akharraz is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
#ES2#
Akharraz manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Jackson has Akharraz up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Akharraz missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Akharraz.
Akharraz has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Akharraz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Akharraz.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Akharraz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Akharraz avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Akharraz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akharraz lands a nice uppercut.
Akharraz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akharraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akharraz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akharraz trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Akharraz tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Akharraz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akharraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Akharraz.
Osama Akharraz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Akharraz has him pressed against the cage.
Akharraz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson is pushing Akharraz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Akharraz lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Akharraz, against the cage.
Akharraz with a knee to the head.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akharraz's elbow.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Akharraz.
A right handed body shot lands from Akharraz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand. #TD#
Jackson jumps guard.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Akharraz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Akharraz moves away from the strike by Jackson.
A nice side step and Akharraz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson throws a body punch but Akharraz moves out of range.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akharraz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Osama Akharraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akharraz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Akharraz is looking to clinch.
Akharraz connects with a single shot there.
Akharraz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akharraz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akharraz thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson blocks a jab.#TD#
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akharraz tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Akharraz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Akharraz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Jackson working for a choke but Akharraz is defending well. #SUB#
Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Akharraz is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Jackson working for the choke.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jackson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2#
Akharraz is trying to stand back up.
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Akharraz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Akharraz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Jackson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Akharraz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Akharraz staying busy and making it hard for Jackson to control.
Akharraz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jackson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Akharraz is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Akharraz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jackson's arms.
Akharraz is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Akharraz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jackson trying to control.#SUB#
Jackson is persistently looking for the submission but Akharraz is defending it well.
Luther Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Jackson working for a choke but Akharraz is defending well.
Akharraz trying to get back to his feet but Jackson is in full control for now. #SUB#
Jackson is persistently looking for the submission but Akharraz is defending it well.
#ES2#
Akharraz manages to escape to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akharraz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akharraz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Akharraz! |
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Event:
OFK 34 - Khan Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herrington is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Herrington can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson prevents Herrington from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrington keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Herrington is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson'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.#T1#
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Herrington can't escape the position.
Jackson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jackson tries to control but Herrington wriggling away. #SUB#
Jackson looking to isolate an arm here. Herrington doesn't see it coming and as Jackson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
Our winner, Luther Jackson, 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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Event:
OFK 29 - Jackson Vs Wang
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Wang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson punishes Wang's body with a nice straight punch.
Wang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wang thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Wang walks into a jab.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Wang gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Jackson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Jackson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wang has locked up a guillotine! Wang's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jackson is holding on here and Wang must be using up a lot of energy. Jackson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wang gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Long Wang!
Long Wang is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Long Wang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK 24 - Tepes Lii Vs Khan
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pave Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Pulkkinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pulkkinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Pulkkinen defends it.
Pulkkinen is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson is trying to control. Pulkkinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Pulkkinen is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
My spies in Finish the Fight inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pulkkinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson wants to control but Pulkkinen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen gets back to full guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulkkinen is keeping the position for now.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pulkkinen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Pulkkinen's head back.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Pulkkinen with a jab.#TD2#
Pulkkinen tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pulkkinen wants to get back to full guard.
Pulkkinen trying to control here.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Pulkkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Pulkkinen wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Pulkkinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pulkkinen wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Jackson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pulkkinen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Luther Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 140
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christophe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Christophe manages to avoid it.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Christophe.
Christophe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christophe.
A countering left hand to the body from Christophe misses.
Jackson throws a body punch but Christophe moves out of range.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Christophe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson swings for the body but Christophe moves out of range.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Christophe's body. Christophe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Christophe enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christophe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Christophe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Christophe is trying to get back to full guard.
Christophe is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Christophe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Christophe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson trying to control the action but Christophe is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christophe trying to control but Jackson postures up.
#SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Jackson trying to control the action but Christophe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Christophe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Christophe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Christophe trying to control but Jackson postures up.
#SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Christophe is defending well.
#SUB#
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christophe is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Christophe is having none of it. #T3#
Jackson is thwarting Christophe's attempts to control the position.
Christophe is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christophe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Christophe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Christophe pulls Jackson in to control the position. #SUB#
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christophe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Christophe's legs - danger averted.
Christophe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson stands and throws Christophe's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Christophe is defending well.
Christophe is being controlled here. #T4#
Jackson working away.
Jackson controlling the position. #SUB#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christophe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jackson tries for a kimura but Christophe is defending well.
Jackson works to advance to full mount. Christophe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christophe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christophe ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Christophe cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
#KD2#
and Christophe counters with a head kick that drops Jackson to the mat! Jackson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Christophe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson is looking to wear down Christophe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christophe misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson swings for the body but Christophe moves out of range.
Jackson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Jackson limp body while Christophe jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armand Christophe!
A very excited looking Armand Christophe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 131
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Beach defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Beach has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Beach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Beach.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Beach.
Beach swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Beach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Jackson.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Beach misses the body punch
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beach throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beach lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beach.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Beach tries to clinch
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.#T1#
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Beach is just out of range.
Jab from Beach.#CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Beach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Beach ducks down to avoid it.
Beach throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beach.
Beach throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Beach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beach scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Beach.
Beach cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Beach is just out of range.
Beach throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Beach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Beach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Beach misses with a straight right.
Beach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson jabs at Beach's body.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beach cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson moves out of range as Beach strikes.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Beach closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach. #T3#
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Beach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beach's gas tank.
Beach pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beach misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Beach lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Beach misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Beach as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Beach dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson has Beach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Beach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Beach does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beach lands a lovely overhand right.
Beach throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Beach counters with a nice right hand that sends Jackson toppling to the canvas! Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Beach finish him?!#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Jackson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements 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:
UnderGround FC 119
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Taneyev avoids them all with ease.
Taneyev missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev misses with a wild combination.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taneyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taneyev throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taneyev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Taneyev throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Taneyev throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taneyev sprawls and moves away.
Taneyev throws a nice head kick!
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taneyev misses with a straight left.
Taneyev looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Taneyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taneyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taneyev throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range. #T2#
A head kick by Taneyev misses
and Taneyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taneyev has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taneyev.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson slips a straight right by Taneyev.
Taneyev lands an overhand right.
Taneyev lands a two punch combo.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taneyev lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Taneyev is looking to land body kicks.
Taneyev misses the jab.
Taneyev throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taneyev lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Taneyev as Jackson shoots in.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taneyev wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Taneyev is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea. #T4##ES2#
Taneyev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Taneyev throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Taneyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Taneyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taneyev.
Taneyev clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Taneyev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taneyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson'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.
#R2#
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
A big left from Taneyev misses.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taneyev momentarily.
Taneyev tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Taneyev saw that one coming.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taneyev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson prevents Taneyev from getting back to his feet.
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taneyev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Taneyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Taneyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taneyev is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson trying to control the action but Taneyev is working from the bottom.
Taneyev is trying to get back to his feet.#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.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taneyev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Taneyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Jackson stalls from top position.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Taneyev blocks the move with his legs.
Jackson trying to control the position but Taneyev is working away. #T3#
Taneyev is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Taneyev stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Taneyev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Taneyev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Taneyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Taneyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Taneyev is quick to defend against it.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taneyev.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Jackson lands the left hand.#T4#
Taneyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Taneyev lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taneyev defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev misses with a hook.
Taneyev connects with a body shot.
Taneyev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Donk. Taneyev catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Taneyev lands.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taneyev circles away.
Taneyev tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Taneyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taneyev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taneyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taneyev misses the jab.
Taneyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Taneyev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taneyev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Taneyev slips under a jab from Jackson.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Taneyev looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Taneyev lands a jab to the head.
Taneyev cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Taneyev with a nice cross.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev misses with a hook.
Jackson is looking to wear down Taneyev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target. #T2#
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taneyev.
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Taneyev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taneyev catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taneyev.
Jackson throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taneyev misses with a straight right.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taneyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taneyev lands a head shot.#T3#
Taneyev lands with a right hand.
A big left from Jackson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Taneyev misses the jab.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taneyev thinking.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Taneyev loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Valentin Taneyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot by Taneyev.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taneyev. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Taneyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luther Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Taneyev throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
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!
Taneyev throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taneyev loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taneyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Taneyev throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson defending well as Taneyev loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taneyev with a hook.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Taneyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taneyev 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 109
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mybitch's head.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Mybitch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson misses with a hook
letting Mybitch counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Mybitch's ribs.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Mybitch's head back.
Mybitch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson works Mybitch's body with a nice hook.
Mybitch drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Jackson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mybitch as he works his way to full guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mybitch is keeping the position for now.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Mybitch has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Jackson is pulling down on Mybitch's head to control his posture.
Mybitch tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Jackson pulls Mybitch in close to prevent any damage.
Mybitch wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mybitch moves away.
Mybitch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Mybitch tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Mybitch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mybitch counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Mybitch circles away easily
and Mybitch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson punishes Mybitch's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mybitch.
Mybitch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mybitch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mybitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Mybitch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Mybitch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mybitch is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mybitch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mybitch on his heels. He'll look to pass Mybitch's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Mybitch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mybitch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson pulls Mybitch in to control the position. #SU2#
Mybitch stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mybitch counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Mybitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
As Jackson backs off Mybitch throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mybitch can do to turn this around?
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mybitch's hands.
Mybitch avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Mybitch with an uppercut!
Jackson is looking to wear down Mybitch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Mybitch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Jackson feints and as Mybitch raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mybitch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.#T4#
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 Mybitch defends it. #SUB#
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jackson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mybitch is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson'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#
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Mybitch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mybitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Mybitch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Mybitch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Mybitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mybitch moves away.
Mybitch is looking for the big counter here.
Luther Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson scores with a jab. Mybitch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mybitch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mybitch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Jackson. #T2##TD#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mybitch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Mybitch's guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Mybitch is keeping the position.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson continues to hold on tight.#ES2#
Mybitch is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Luther Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mybitch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mybitch can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mybitch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mybitch backwards.
Yewis Mybitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mybitch tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson prevents Mybitch from breaking the clinch.
Mybitch misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
Further stalling from Jackson.#T4#
Mybitch wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson is controlling Mybitch's posture.
Mybitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mybitch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mybitch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther 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 Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
UnderGround FC 101
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Luther Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Akoni Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luther Jackson thinking.
Akoni Jackson is looking to clinch.
Luther Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akoni Jackson throws out the jab.
Akoni Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luther Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luther Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luther Jackson swings for the body but Akoni Jackson moves out of range.
Akoni Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Luther Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luther Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akoni Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther Jackson swings for the body but Akoni Jackson moves out of range.
#TD#
Luther Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Akoni Jackson's guard.
Akoni Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Luther Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
Akoni Jackson won't allow Luther Jackson to pass to mount. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Luther Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Luther Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Akoni Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Luther Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Akoni Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akoni Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Luther Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Luther Jackson trying to control from half guard but Akoni Jackson is working away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Luther 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.
Luther Jackson works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Luther Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Akoni Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Luther Jackson fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Luther Jackson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Luther Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luther Jackson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luther Jackson waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 95
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Jackson takes a swing at Jackson 's ribcage but misses.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walter Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson 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.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.#CL2#
Jackson rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson 's elbow.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson .
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.#T4#
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Jackson .
A nice left hand lands by Jackson .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Jackson .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson .#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#
Luther Jackson's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson .
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jackson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
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#
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Walter Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Jackson .
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.#TD#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control the position but Jackson is working away. #T1#
Jackson tries to escape but Jackson is in control. #SUB#
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson laying and praying for a moment but Jackson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Jackson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jackson defend it? Jackson steps over the head and cranks it - Jackson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Jackson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luther Jackson thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
UnderGround FC 86
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Parret. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parret.
Parret gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parret.
Parret has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parret lands a front kick.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Parret misses with a looping right.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Parret counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Parret makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Parret scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Parret lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Parret takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parret misses with a low kick.
Parret throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Parret.
Parret throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parret works the jab nicely.
Jackson clobbers Parret with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Parret sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parret misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Parret enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Parret manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Parret wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Parret won't allow Jackson to pass to mount. #T2#
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Parret knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Parret is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parret preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Parret is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Parret is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Parret is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parret loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Parret's belly button to the back.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Parret seems unphased.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parret.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Parret is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Parret.#T4#
Jackson misses the body punch
and Parret cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Parret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Parret throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Parret connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pate Parret is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parret throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Parret misses with a straight left.
Parret throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parret.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parret.
#TD2#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parret sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Parret tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Parret dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
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##TD2#
Parret gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Parret keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Parret holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Parret is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Parret working a defensive guard here.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Parret is trying to keep Jackson in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parret connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parret.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parret.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parret sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Good exchange - Parret coming out on top.
Parret moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Parret misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Parret.
Parret lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parret throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pate Parret is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Parret.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Parret moved out of range.
Parret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Parret misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parret throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Parret saw that one coming.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parret throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Parret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Parret is just out of range.
Parret lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Parret gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Parret lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Parret misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pate Parret will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Parret lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parret is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parret, right into the meat.
Parret tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson throws a jab when Parret was well out of range.#TD2#
Jackson 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.
Parret wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jackson manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Parret is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parret avoid being mounted?
Jackson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #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.
Parret controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Parret is keeping the position.
Parret looking to control.
Parret working a defensive guard but Jackson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jackson laying and praying for a moment but Parret takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Parret wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Jackson is trying to control. Parret wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parret won't allow Jackson to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Parret moved out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parret.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Jackson misses the jab.
Parret moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Parret tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Parret slips under a jab.
It looked like Parret wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parret throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Parret tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson throws a jab when Parret was well out of range.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parret.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parret has time to react.
Parret uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Parret looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Parret is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Parret pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parret thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it #TD2#
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parret's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Jackson with a jab.
Parret avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Parret lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson throws a hook but Parret blocks it.
Parret is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parret cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parret throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Parret to counter with a crisp jab.
Parret thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parret lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parret moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Parret's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson cracks Parret with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Parret shows good takedown defense.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Parret counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Parret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Parret stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Parret throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Parret throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Parret tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parret works Jackson's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Parret scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parret lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Parret comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Parret does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parret bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Parret throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Parret throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson misses with a hook. Parret ducked under it nicely.
Parret staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Parret misses the target.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parret was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Parret throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parret doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Parret counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Parret tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Parret throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Parret.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parret throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Parret looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Parret connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Parret.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Parret sprawls well.
Pate Parret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parret.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parret takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parret under the eye.
Parret connects with a solid leg kick.
Parret bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parret getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Parret fakes the body blow, causing Jackson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jackson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pate Parret!
Pate Parret retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Pate Parret 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:
UnderGround FC 75
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Turturro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Turturro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Luther Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe Turturro.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Turturro's head but Turturro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turturro tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Turturro fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Turturro has managed to clinch.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Turturro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turturro tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
Turturro jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Turturro around his waist. Turturro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.#T1##BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turturro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Turturro is just out of range.#CL2#
Turturro pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson gets through Turturro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turturro's elbow.
Turturro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Turturro instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Turturro ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turturro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Turturro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turturro scrambles back to his feet.
Turturro tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson cracks Turturro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Turturro.#CL2#
Turturro moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson pushes Turturro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turturro jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Turturro around his waist. Turturro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turturro jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Turturro around his waist. Turturro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Turturro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turturro as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Turturro jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Turturro around his waist. Turturro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Turturro avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Turturro won't allow it.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Turturro is looking to clinch.
Turturro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Giuseppe Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Turturro.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turturro is looking to clinch.
Turturro tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jackson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Turturro is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
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#
Turturro looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turturro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turturro.
Turturro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Turturro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turturro tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Luther Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turturro tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Turturro.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Turturro's defenses.
Turturro avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson sets himself, and Turturro steps forward looking for the clinch! Jackson avoids it this time.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turturro can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Turturro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turturro.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Turturro's head back.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turturro's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turturro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Turturro's head.
A cross from Jackson lands.#ROC#
Turturro is rocked!#CL2#
Turturro takes the fight into the clinch.
Turturro is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Turturro! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jackson is unloading with more strikes now! Turturro drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements 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:
UnderGround FC 67
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a jab when Parret was well out of range.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parret throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Parret throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parret keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Parret feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson scores with a jab. Parret acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parret!
#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parret.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Parret counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Donk. Jackson catches Parret right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parret lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parret moves out of range of the strikes.
Parret moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parret doesn't seem phased though.
Parret scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parret moves away from the strike by Jackson. #T1#
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Parret avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Parret seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Parret connects with a body shot.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Parret counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parret.
Parret moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Parret throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parret misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parret, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson moves out of range as Parret strikes.
Parret lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson jabs at Parret's body.#T2#
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parret.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parret looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson tries to bum rush Parret with a series of wild strikes but Parret uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Parret.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parret connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parret.
Parret uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Parret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parret.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parret.
Parret defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
#T3##CL2#
Parret gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parret lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Parret won't allow it.
Parret blocking some punches.
A short right from Jackson.
Parret lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parret backwards.
Parret lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Parret looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parret is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Parret slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Parret got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parret has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Parret engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parret passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pate Parret will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Parret digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Parret dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson misses with a hook. Parret ducked under it nicely.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parret.
Jackson backing away here, and Parret unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Parret counters with a leg kick.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Parret had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson slips a straight right by Parret.
Parret misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parret.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parret was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parret jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Parret.#T1#
Jackson swings for the body but Parret moves out of range.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Parret swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Parret blocks a jab.
Parret flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Parret throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parret cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Parret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parret misses with a straight left.
Pate Parret seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parret thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Parret has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Parret moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Parret digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Parret on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson lunges at Parret with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parret's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parret avoids the body shot from Jackson.
#T2#
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parret.
Parret defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Parret throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Parret slips under a jab.
Parret swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parret.
Jackson stuns Parret with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Parret ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Parret - just one landing.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Parret counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Parret throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parret jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Parret counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Parret looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Parret.
Jackson misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Parret counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parret just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Parret bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Parret counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Parret there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson slips a jab from Parret.
Jackson swings for the body but Parret moves out of range.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Parret takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parret walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson slips a straight right by Parret.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parret manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Parret.
Parret cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Parret throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Parret releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Parret let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Parret slips a straight right by Jackson.
A slow jab from Parret misses its intended target.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parret misses with a hook.
Parret avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Parret takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson throws a right hand that Parret ducks under and follows up with a left that Parret also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Parret showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Parret punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Parret scores with a push kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Parret ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Parret appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parret throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parret manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parret ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Parret.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Parret and move into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Parret counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Parret has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Parret is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Parret.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parret.
Parret lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Parret leaning against his opponent.
Parret lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Parret avoiding damage.
Jackson jumps guard but Parret stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Parret scores with a shoulder strike.
Pate Parret seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Parret walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parret misses with a straight right.
Parret fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson throws a body punch but Parret moves out of range.
Parret lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Parret.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Parret counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.#T2#
Parret lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parret lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson misses with a left hand
enabling Parret to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Parret looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That kick from Parret tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson ducks into an uppercut from Parret and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pate Parret! Pate Parret retains his middleweight title!
Pate Parret thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 54
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a body punch but Mybitch moves out of range.
Mybitch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mybitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Yewis Mybitch has been cut.
Mybitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a combination. Mybitch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Jackson backs off Mybitch throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mybitch in his tracks.
Mybitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mybitch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mybitch misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Jackson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mybitch throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jackson's body to avoid the submission. Jackson has instead reached around Mybitch's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jackson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luther Jackson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luther Jackson waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
RapidFC 44
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
De Bois bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
De Bois tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson is trying to control De Bois's posture but De Bois avoids it.
De Bois scoring with punches and elbows.
De Bois working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
De Bois landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Bois is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Bois scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from De Bois.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Bois wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it. #T1#
De Bois missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Bois thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Bois lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Bois working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
De Bois throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
De Bois seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois scores with a big shot! Jackson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jackson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
A very excited looking Jambe De Bois made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Luther Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'it was a GAS attack he used....nasty fuck has the worst farts and so MANY !'.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 20
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
De Bois shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
De Bois keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Bois moves out of range as Jackson strikes.#CL2#
Jackson pushes De Bois up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. De Bois 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.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Bois looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but De Bois is just out of range.
De Bois shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Bois gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Bois takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Bois moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson cracks De Bois with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. De Bois takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson thuds a left hand into De Bois's body.#T1#
De Bois tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from De Bois.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Bois.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Bois.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Bois.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Bois was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but De Bois slips the punch.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends De Bois's belly button to the back.
De Bois slips under a jab from Jackson.#T2#
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Bois on the side of the head.
De Bois shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Bois rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Bois takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
De Bois is looking to counter punch.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Bois was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks De Bois with an uppercut!
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook. De Bois ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Bois avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent De Bois's takedown attempt.
De Bois goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson stuns De Bois with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Bois moves away.
De Bois appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson throws a jab when De Bois was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as De Bois shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
De Bois ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
De Bois attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but De Bois is out of range.
Jackson is looking to clinch but De Bois is avoiding it.
De Bois appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Bois was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Bois counters with a right hand to the body.
De Bois looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by De Bois and move into the clinch position.
De Bois throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.#T4#
Jackson cracks De Bois with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to clinch up but De Bois circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Bois closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. De Bois was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson is leaning against De Bois and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging De Bois to the mat.
#SUB2#
De Bois avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Bois is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Bois postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther 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#
Jackson misses with a right hand #TD#
and De Bois counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from De Bois there. #SUB2#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Bois is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
De Bois controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Bois looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but De Bois pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
De Bois avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Bois landing with the ground and pound.
De Bois is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Bois can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
De Bois postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on De Bois's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Bois works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
De Bois is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson controls De Bois momentarily but De Bois frees himself.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Bois defends well.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
De Bois postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Bois content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Bois gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jambe De Bois overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Bois trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T4#
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but De Bois pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Jackson working for a triangle but De Bois defends it easily.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Bois working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on De Bois's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Bois works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jambe De Bois dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
De Bois looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Bois looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Bois uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but De Bois bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
De Bois is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambe De Bois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bois fails with the takedown.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on De Bois's shoulder, as De Bois tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. De Bois was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson misses with a hook
and De Bois counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends De Bois's belly button to the back.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a body punch but De Bois moves out of range.
De Bois swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Bois throws a body shot but no joy.
De Bois takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
De Bois feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as De Bois shoots in.
De Bois takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Bois moves out of range of the strikes.
De Bois shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but De Bois 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.
Luther Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
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!
De Bois ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Bois dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson clobbers De Bois with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson leaves De Bois with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but De Bois uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Bois misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but De Bois slips the punch.#T3#
Jackson with a nice cross.
De Bois ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Bois takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
De Bois got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Bois has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
De Bois trying to control here.
#T4##SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but De Bois is defending well.
De Bois on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Bois tries to get out of the position.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
De Bois is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but De Bois is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jackson!
After the big win, Luther Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Clothing Co. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Jambe De Bois stepped up to the mic, saying 'I ll be back'.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 17
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Kwadwo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Kwadwo does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Kwadwo's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Kwadwo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwadwo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Kwadwo throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kwadwo misses the target.
Kwadwo takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Kwadwo lands with a good body shot.
Kwadwo cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Kwadwo counters with a left to the body.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kwadwo keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Kwadwo slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwadwo is just out of range.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwadwo manages to avoid it.
Kwadwo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwadwo manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Kwadwo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Kwadwo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kwadwo's head.
Kwadwo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwadwo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kwadwo's head backwards.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kwadwo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kwadwo scores with a nice head shot.
Kwadwo throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Kwadwo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kwadwo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Kwadwo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kwadwo counters with a crisp right that sends Jackson to the canvas! Kwadwo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mwenye Kwadwo!
During a confident post fight interview, Mwenye Kwadwo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Luther Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'it was a GAS attack he used....nasty fuck has the worst farts and so MANY !'.
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Event:
RapidFC 31
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson takes a swing at Sanel's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sanel has knocked Jackson down with a huge combo! Sanel steps away and waves a wobbly Jackson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Sanel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanel counters with a huge left! Jackson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sanel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jackson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sanel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alojz Sanel!
An out of breath Alojz Sanel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Luther Jackson had this to say: 'it was a GAS attack he used....nasty fuck has the worst farts and so MANY !'.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Di Betto Bardi's guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Di Betto Bardi controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Di Betto Bardi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson stops Di Betto Bardi from standing up. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Di Betto Bardi is trying to keep Jackson in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Di Betto Bardi is retaining full guard.
Di Betto Bardi 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.
Di Betto Bardi keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Di Betto Bardi trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That kick from Di Betto Bardi tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Di Betto Bardi defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Di Betto Bardi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Di Betto Bardi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Di Betto Bardi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Di Betto Bardi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Di Betto Bardi.
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Di Betto Bardi tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Jackson rushes Di Betto Bardi and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Di Betto Bardi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Di Betto Bardi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Di Betto Bardi misses with a body punch.
Di Betto Bardi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Di Betto Bardi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Jackson tries to clinch there but Di Betto Bardi circles away.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Di Betto Bardi's waist but Di Betto Bardi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Di Betto Bardi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Di Betto Bardi thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Di Betto Bardi is defending well.
Di Betto Bardi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Di Betto Bardi has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Di Betto Bardi tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Di Betto Bardi's head. #T4#
Di Betto Bardi is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Betto Bardi trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Di Betto Bardi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Di Betto Bardi pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Di Betto Bardi keeps moving. #SUB#
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Di Betto Bardi being controlled here, momentarily.
Di Betto Bardi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Luther Jackson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Di Betto Bardi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Di Betto Bardi stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Di Betto Bardi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Di Betto Bardi can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Betto Bardi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Di Betto Bardi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Jackson is trying to drag Di Betto Bardi to the mat but Di Betto Bardi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Di Betto Bardi is defending well.#T1#
Di Betto Bardi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Di Betto Bardi fails to land. #BC2#
Di Betto Bardi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Jackson pushes Di Betto Bardi up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Di Betto Bardi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Di Betto Bardi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Di Betto Bardi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson shoots in but Di Betto Bardi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Di Betto Bardi throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Di Betto Bardi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Di Betto Bardi. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Di Betto Bardi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Di Betto Bardi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2##CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Di Betto Bardi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Di Betto Bardi prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson avoiding damage as Di Betto Bardi throws knees to the body.
Jackson has Di Betto Bardi pressed against the cage, preventing Di Betto Bardi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Di Betto Bardi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Betto Bardi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a nice body kick.
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Di Betto Bardi.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Betto Bardi. #T3#
Jackson tries to clinch but Di Betto Bardi moves out of range.
Di Betto Bardi throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Di Betto Bardi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Di Betto Bardi.
Nice takedown defense from Di Betto Bardi. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Di Betto Bardi.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Di Betto Bardi as he jumps to the side.
Di Betto Bardi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Di Betto Bardi is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Di Betto Bardi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Di Betto Bardi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson is working for takedown but Di Betto Bardi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Di Betto Bardi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson is working for takedown but Di Betto Bardi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Di Betto Bardi has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Di Betto Bardi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is working for takedown but Di Betto Bardi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Di Betto Bardi is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Di Betto Bardi down to the mat. Di Betto Bardi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Betto Bardi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Di Betto Bardi misses with a head kick.
Di Betto Bardi is looking to land body kicks.
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Di Betto Bardi circles away.
Di Betto Bardi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Di Betto Bardi circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Betto Bardi, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Di Betto Bardi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Di Betto Bardi as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Di Betto Bardi pushes Jackson away with a front kick.#T1#
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Di Betto Bardi tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Di Betto Bardi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Di Betto Bardi. #KD2#
Di Betto Bardi lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Di Betto Bardi takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Di Betto Bardi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Betto Bardi lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luther Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Di Betto Bardi trying to control here.
Di Betto Bardi is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Di Betto Bardi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Di Betto Bardi trying to control from the bottom.
Di Betto Bardi won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Di Betto Bardi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Di Betto Bardi wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Di Betto Bardi defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Di Betto Bardi trying to control but Jackson postures up.
#SUB#
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Di Betto Bardi is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Di Betto Bardi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Di Betto Bardi is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Di Betto Bardi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Di Betto Bardi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson.
Di Betto Bardi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson 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.
Di Betto Bardi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson postures up.
#T4#
Di Betto Bardi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Di Betto Bardi working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Di Betto Bardi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Di Betto Bardi wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Di Betto Bardi is defending well.
Di Betto Bardi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Di Betto Bardi's head. #SUB#
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Di Betto Bardi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Luther Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'See you in the season finals'.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Bryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Jackson has his foot on Bryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Bryan is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Bryan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bryan throws a sloppy strike and Jackson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bryan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lancaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lancaster enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lancaster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lancaster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Lancaster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lancaster! #T1#
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lancaster tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lancaster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lancaster looks a forlorn figure.
Lancaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lancaster is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Jackson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lancaster is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Lancaster is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jackson lands a big elbow.
Jackson 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson cracks Lancaster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Lancaster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Lancaster is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Jackson looking to isolate an arm here. Lancaster doesn't see it coming and as Jackson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
Luther 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:
The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Jackson forces Harper back against the cage and clinches.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
Harper is working Jackson over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Harper.
Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Harper prevents the takedown attempt.
Harper misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Jackson tightens his grip and picks Harper up, before dumping him to the ground. Harper manages to land in guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson pushes down on Harper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harper defending well though.
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Harper is working from the bottom.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harper!
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harper?
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Harper hang on?#T2#
Jackson unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Harper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Harper is rocked!#SUB#
Jackson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Harper looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Jackson! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luther Jackson!
Luther 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:
IFA 27-04
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Edmonds.
Edmonds blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Edmonds swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmonds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Edmonds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmonds controls his hands.
Edmonds is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edmonds wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luther Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
A short right from Jackson.
Edmonds jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Edmonds around his waist. Edmonds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Jackson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edmonds's head.
Edmonds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson throws a strike but Edmonds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edmonds passes into side control.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Edmonds keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Edmonds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to bench press Edmonds off him but Edmonds keeps the position. #T2##SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Edmonds advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Edmonds has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Jackson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Edmonds eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Edmonds is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Edmonds uses it to pass to side control.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Edmonds trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to bench press Edmonds off him but Edmonds keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #SUB#
Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Edmonds has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Jackson looking for subs from the bottom but Edmonds mounts him!#T1##SUB2#
Edmonds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Edmonds's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Edmonds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Edmonds isn't that keen on the idea.
Edmonds controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Edmonds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson is pressing down on Edmonds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jackson preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edmonds can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson works over Edmonds with some ground and pound from guard.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Edmonds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edmonds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Edmonds pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edmonds is in guard.#REVB#
Edmonds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson trying to control the position.
#T4##SUB#
Jackson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Edmonds frees his head nicely. Oh but Jackson has switched to an armbar! Edmonds is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
Luther Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
IFA 13:04
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Bolverk as Jackson shoots in.
Bolverk works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolverk misses the target. #CL#
Bolverk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Bolverk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bolverk lands a body punch.
Bolverk lands a shot to the body.
Bolverk lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Bolverk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jormungand Bolverk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Jackson jumps guard and drags Bolverk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bolverk passes into half guard.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Bolverk'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.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Bolverk defends easily.
#T1#
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolverk controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolverk controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Jackson has his feet on Bolverk's thighs here. He's pushed Bolverk off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bolverk screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson! Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
Luther 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:
IFA : 06:04
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Edmonds is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Edmonds's guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
Jackson postures up in Edmonds's guard and throws a big left but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jackson trying to control but Edmonds postures up.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Edmonds has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jackson tries to buck Edmonds off but Edmonds is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Edmonds tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edmonds preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Edmonds to get to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but Edmonds manages to pass to mount!
Jackson wants to hold on but Edmonds pushes him away.
Edmonds trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Jackson can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Edmonds is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jackson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Edmonds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edmonds looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Edmonds seems content to control.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edmonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edmonds is one step ahead there.
Jackson wants to hit a switch here but Edmonds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jackson there! #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.
Edmonds trying to control but Jackson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Edmonds working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Edmonds seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
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#
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Edmonds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.#SUB#
Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Edmonds to get to half guard.
Edmonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson tries to roll over but Edmonds keeps him under control.
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.#T1#
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Jackson has his feet on Edmonds's thighs here. He's pushed Edmonds off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Edmonds screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Luther Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IFA 28:03
Date: Mar 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Edmonds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edmonds avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edmonds.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Edmonds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmonds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Edmonds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Edmonds dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Edmonds is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Edmonds has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Edmonds seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Edmonds seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmonds defends well.#SUB#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edmonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edmonds looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Jackson working for a triangle but Edmonds defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Edmonds pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Edmonds uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edmonds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edmonds's best efforts.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edmonds 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. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmonds defends well.
Jackson looking to control.
#SUB#
Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Edmonds 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 Jackson.#SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
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 Luther Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Edmonds dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
We've been informed that Edmonds has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edmonds's guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Edmonds is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds 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 passes into half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is thwarting Edmonds's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Edmonds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is pressing down on Edmonds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edmonds is holding on for now.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Edmonds's temple.
Edmonds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Edmonds is defending the position. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jackson passes into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edmonds can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Edmonds is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Edmonds takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Jackson cracks Edmonds with a big elbow.
Edmonds looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Edmonds turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson controls Edmonds momentarily but Edmonds frees himself. #SUB#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Edmonds defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Jackson working for a triangle but Edmonds defends it easily.
Edmonds won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edmonds forces his way into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Jackson is staying active underneath Edmonds, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Edmonds in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jackson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Edmonds!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath John Edmonds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Luther Jackson had this to say: 'See you in the season finals'.
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Event:
IFA 16:03
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Bolverk stuffs the takedown.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Bolverk counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolverk pinned against the cage. Bolverk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bolverk 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolverk as he jumps to the side.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolverk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Bolverk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bolverk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bolverk is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolverk is defending well.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Bolverk is defending the strikes.
Bolverk is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson 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.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolverk keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Bolverk blocks the move with his legs.
Bolverk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolverk parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bolverk to escape.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Bolverk is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolverk has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bolverk!
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bolverk hang on?
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolverk is looking to escape.
Bolverk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bolverk because Jackson loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bolverk is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolverk is looking to escape.
Jackson unloads with some shots from mount but Bolverk bucks and avoids them well.
#T4#
Jackson scoring with strikes but Bolverk is staying in there.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolverk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
#SUB#
Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolverk is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Jackson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bolverk rolls with it to try and escape but Jackson cranks on the arm and Bolverk is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Luther 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:
IFA : 02/03
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Orochi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Orochi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orochi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson presses Orochi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orochi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orochi scores with a hook to the body.
Orochi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orochi is trying to break free.#BC2#
Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Orochi on his heels. He'll look to pass Orochi's guard now, I'm sure.
Orochi looking for a sweep. Not yet Orochi, not yet.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Orochi has wrist control.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Orochi keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Orochi is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Jackson punching from mount but Orochi doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Orochi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Orochi shrugs it off.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB#
Orochi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson. #SUB#
Jackson working for a submission but Orochi is keeping him at bay.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Orochi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orochi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Orochi to control.
Jackson unloads with some shots from mount but Orochi bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Orochi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Orochi is in no mood to give up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson looking to control but Orochi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orochi is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Orochi manages to avoid easily.
#SUB#
Jackson working for a submission but Orochi is keeping him at bay.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Jackson has control of Orochi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Orochi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
Orochi tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.#T3#
Orochi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Orochi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Orochi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Jackson has hold of Orochi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Orochi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Orochi is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orochi can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jackson has control of Orochi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Orochi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Orochi working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
A nice elbow there by Jackson.#SUB#
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Orochi is in no mood to give up.
Orochi blocking the ground and pound.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Orochi manages to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Orochi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson. #SUB#
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Orochi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Orochi because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Jackson prevents Orochi from getting the reversal.
Orochi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson 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.#SUB#
Jackson working for a submission but Orochi is keeping him at bay.
Orochi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson works on Orochi's body with a couple of short punches.
Orochi wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Jackson manages to pull guard.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orochi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orochi can do to turn this around?
Orochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orochi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orochi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jackson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Orochi has his hands clasped together but Jackson extends and breaks Orochi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
Luther Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
IFA : 21-02-19
Date: Feb 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Di Betto Bardi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Di Betto Bardi counters with a body kick.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Di Betto Bardi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Di Betto Bardi scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Di Betto Bardi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a body kick.
Di Betto Bardi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Betto Bardi holds on to Jackson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Di Betto Bardi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Di Betto Bardi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Di Betto Bardi tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson looking to ground and pound but Di Betto Bardi is blocking nicely.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson 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.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Di Betto Bardi because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Jackson prevents Di Betto Bardi from getting the reversal.
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Di Betto Bardi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Di Betto Bardi is looking to escape.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Di Betto Bardi to control.
Di Betto Bardi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Di Betto Bardi to control.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.#T2##SUB#
Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Di Betto Bardi is having none of it.
Di Betto Bardi taking shots to the head.
Di Betto Bardi wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Di Betto Bardi is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Di Betto Bardi hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson wants to take Di Betto Bardi's back but he can't do it this time.
Di Betto Bardi tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Di Betto Bardi working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Di Betto Bardi hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Di Betto Bardi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
#SUB#
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Jackson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Di Betto Bardi is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
Luther Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFA : Bang Bang Bang
Date: Feb 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Melton shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Melton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Melton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Melton moves out of range of the strikes.
Melton tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Melton. Melton gets slowly back to his feet.
Melton throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Jackson clinches up with Melton and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Melton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Melton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Melton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson postures up in Melton's guard and throws a big left but Melton blocks it. #SUB2#
Melton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Melton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Melton is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Melton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Melton's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Melton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Melton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melton keeps working.
Melton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Melton is looking for a sweep.
Melton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Melton looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson prevents Melton from improving his position.
Jackson moves nicely into side control.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jackson taking a breather here. #T3#
Melton is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Melton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Melton is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson moves into full mount!
Melton can't escape the position.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4##SUB2#
Melton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Melton, into his guard. #REVR#
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Melton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Melton is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Melton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Melton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Melton back into the cage.
Melton missing with knees to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Melton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melton wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Melton trying to land knees to the body.
Melton tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson pushes Melton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Melton effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Melton tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Melton back against the cage.
Melton is breathing heavily.
Melton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson works on Melton's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Melton misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Melton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melton.
Luther Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Melton.
Melton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson digs a right hand into Melton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melton's gas tank.
Luther Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Jackson. #ROC#
Melton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson digs a right hand into Melton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melton's gas tank.
Melton is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Melton! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jackson is unloading with more strikes now! Melton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Luther Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
IFA - Smackdown
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chu quickly recovers to half guard.
Chu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chu is trying to control but can't.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Chu's head.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chu looking to control.
Jackson stands and throws Chu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson wants to control but Chu is keeping him busy.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chu is avoiding damage well.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chu keeps working.
Chu is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Chu wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to control but Chu is keeping him busy.
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chu struggling a bit here.
Jackson advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
Jackson working for a submission but Chu is keeping him at bay.
Jackson breaks from Chu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson looking to control but Chu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Jackson working Chu over with strikes here.
Chu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. 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.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson looking to finish Chu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chu!
Chu blocking the ground and pound.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Chu looks very uncomfortable down there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chu is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chu is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Chu to control.
Jackson 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.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chu hang on?
Chu is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chu is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The referee warns Chu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson prevents Chu from getting the reversal.
Chu is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Chu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Chu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chu is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chu?
#T4#
Chu can't escape the position.
Jackson looking to finish Chu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chu!
Jackson lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Chu is rocked!
Jackson looking to control but Chu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chu is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Chu seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jackson punching from mount but Chu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson prevents Chu from getting the reversal.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chu is looking to escape.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Chu.
Chu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sake Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Chu.#CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Chu in a clinch.
#TD#
Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Can Chu hold on?! Jackson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Jackson has the hooks in. Chu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Jackson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chu tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jackson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Chu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chu fending off the submission attempt from Jackson.
A lull in the action here.
#T1##SUB#
Jackson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Jackson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Chu won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jackson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Luther Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IFL : Let's Bang
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Panayotov looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson gets to mount! Panayotov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Panayotov is working to get back to half guard.
Panayotov is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson works his way to his opponent's back.
You can see the frustration on Panayotov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Panayotov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Jackson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Panayotov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson! Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Luther Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ROTI-22
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bonariushausen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Bonariushausen won't allow it.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bonariushausen is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bonariushausen is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Bonariushausen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonariushausen wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Bonariushausen has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Bonariushausen is defending well.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Bonariushausen is defending the position.
Bonariushausen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bonariushausen!
Bonariushausen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bonariushausen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonariushausen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonariushausen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #SUB#
Jackson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bonariushausen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jackson has tightened it up now! Bonariushausen 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 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
Luther 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:
ROTI-19
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Panayotov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panayotov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Panayotov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Panayotov lands with a good body shot.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.#TD#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Panayotov is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panayotov is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Panayotov dodges it nicely.
#T1##SUB#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Panayotov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Panayotov is defending well.
Panayotov is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panayotov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Panayotov won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panayotov is looking to improve his position.
Jackson 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.
Panayotov wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Panayotov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panayotov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Panayotov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3#
Jackson punching from mount but Panayotov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Panayotov tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Panayotov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Panayotov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Panayotov is in no mood to give up.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Panayotov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Panayotov because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Jackson has hold of Panayotov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Panayotov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T4#
Panayotov blocking the ground and pound.
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 throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Panayotov because Jackson loaded up on that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Panayotov is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Panayotov is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Panayotov is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Panayotov to the mat! Panayotov manages to get full guard.
Panayotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panayotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Panayotov has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson trying to control but Panayotov is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Panayotov is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Panayotov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Panayotov tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Panayotov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson trying to control the action but Panayotov is working from the bottom.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Panayotov is defending the strikes. #T3#
Jackson wants to control but Panayotov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Panayotov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Panayotov is avoiding damage well.
Panayotov is trying to improve his position.
Panayotov stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Jackson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Panayotov! #T4#
Panayotov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB#
Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Panayotov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Panayotov tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Panayotov wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Panayotov blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panayotov wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Panayotov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Panayotov is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Panayotov wants to control but Jackson postures up.#SUB#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.#SUB#
Jackson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Panayotov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jackson yanks on the arm and Panayotov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Luther Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ROTI-14
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Melton misses with a body kick.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Melton manages to circle out of the way.
Melton throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Melton.
As Melton tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Melton manages to avoid the attempt.
Melton fails with a takedown attempt.
Melton has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Melton against the cage.
Melton misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson pushes Melton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melton's brow.
Melton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Melton blocks an uppercut.
Jackson cracks Melton with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melton is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Luther Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Melton.
Melton looks winded!
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melton avoids it.#T1#
Melton 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.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Melton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melton backwards.
Melton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Melton misses with a knee strike.
Melton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Melton.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Melton backwards.
Melton managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Melton.
Melton is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Melton misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Melton trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Melton avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Melton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Melton is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Melton trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson is leaning against Melton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Melton prevents a body shot from Jackson. #T3#
Melton is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson digs a right hand into Melton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melton's gas tank.
Melton tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson gets through Melton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Melton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melton.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melton backwards.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Melton is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson gets through Melton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Melton is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melton tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melton avoids it.
Melton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries a body shot but Melton blocks it.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Melton backwards.
Jackson pushes Melton against the cage. Jackson is working some dirty boxing. Jackson pushes off with a quick right hook! Melton goes down! Melton tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jackson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jackson!
An out of breath Luther Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ROTI-11
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Pelayo.
Jackson shoots in but Pelayo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pelayo throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pelayo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Pelayo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pelayo cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.#TD#
Jackson jumps guard and drags Pelayo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pelayo throws a big elbow that misses.
Pelayo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pelayo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pelayo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jackson is tightening it up a little... Pelayo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pelayo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pelayo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luther Jackson!
After winning the bout, Luther 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:
ROTI-06
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bonariushausen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bonariushausen prevents Jackson from improving position. #SUB#
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bonariushausen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bonariushausen tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonariushausen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Bonariushausen's head but Bonariushausen avoids it well.#T1##SUB#
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Bonariushausen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonariushausen looking to pass the guard.
Bonariushausen looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonariushausen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonariushausen is keeping the position for now.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Bonariushausen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Bonariushausen is defending well.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bonariushausen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson. #T3#
Jackson controlling the pace.
Bonariushausen won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Bonariushausen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonariushausen is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Bonariushausen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Jackson is working for an americana but Bonariushausen has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jackson was thinking about the submission.#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.
Jackson stands and throws Bonariushausen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Jackson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bonariushausen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Jackson!
An out of breath Luther Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Jackson shoots and misses
and Dos Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Santos thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson with a poor takedown
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos with a jab.
Dos Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves away
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dos Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson misses with a takedown
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos scores with a nice strike.
Dos Santos's corner calls for a 1-2. Dos Santos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Dos Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dos Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Dos Santos throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Dos Santos sneaks out the side door and pushes Jackson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dos Santos finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head. #TD#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dos Santos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jackson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jackson looking to finish Dos Santos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dos Santos!
Jackson won't let Dos Santos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Jackson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hermansen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Hermansen trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hermansen is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hermansen trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Hermansen stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Hermansen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermansen passes into half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hermansen won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. #T1#
Jackson keeping full guard, as Hermansen tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermansen 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.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Hermansen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hermansen stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Hermansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hermansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Hermansen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on Hermansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hermansen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermansen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jackson is tightening it up a little... Hermansen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hermansen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hermansen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luther Jackson!
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