Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 183
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Jacquin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jacquin throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Oliveira is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jacquin can't fight it off and eventually Oliveira manages to take the fight to the floor. Jacquin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oliveira advances position into side control!#SUB#
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacquin struggling a bit here.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Oliveira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jacquin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oliveira off and has taken his back!#T1#
Oliveira rolls, trying to escape but Jacquin keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Jacquin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jacquin is hanging on to Oliveira's back as he tries to escape.
Oliveira staying busy and making it hard for Jacquin to control. #SUB2#
Jacquin looking for the choke from the back.
Oliveira rolls, trying to escape but Jacquin keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jacquin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Oliveira is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Jacquin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Jacquin working for a choke but Oliveira is defending well. #T2#
Jacquin is looking to control Oliveira but Oliveira is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Oliveira is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Oliveira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira turns into Jacquin and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira postures up. #T3#
Jacquin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacquin, not yet.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Jacquin is keeping the position.
Jacquin is adopting a defensive guard.
Oliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacquin is retaining full guard.
Oliveira works over Jacquin with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacquin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Jacquin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jacquin is continuing to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacquin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacquin is adopting a defensive guard.
Jacquin working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira is pushing down on Jacquin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jacquin is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin wants to sweep but Oliveira has passed to side control!
Jacquin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oliveira is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jacquin reverses the position - he's now on top in Oliveira's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Jacquin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Oliveira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliveira lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Oliveira wants to advance to full mount but Jacquin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Jacquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliveira's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Jacquin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacquin, not yet.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacquin keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira is working Jacquin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacquin's head.
Jacquin wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jacquin looking for subs off his back but Oliveira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jacquin trying to control from the bottom.
Jacquin won't allow Oliveira to pass to mount. #T2##SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Jacquin is defending well.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Jacquin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Oliveira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jacquin is just riding it out for now. Oliveira eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
Oliveira stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jacquin to get to his feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oliveira. #T3#
Oliveira trying to control the action but Jacquin is working from the bottom.
Jacquin is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Jacquin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Jacquin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jacquin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacquin can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacquin is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira keeps moving and retains side control.
Jacquin stops Oliveira from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jacquin keeping his opponent close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Oliveira dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacquin as he avoids it easily.
Jacquin connects with a single shot there.
Jacquin stuffs the takedown.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquin.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Jacquin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacquin, which made it look bad.
Jacquin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jacquin counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira staying out of range there.#TD#
Oliveira gets a double leg takedown into Jacquin's guard.
Jacquin wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jacquin controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacquin can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jacquin is trying to control but can't.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jacquin is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacquin gets full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Oliveira pushes down on Jacquin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jacquin is looking to control Oliveira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacquin avoid being mounted?
Jacquin moves into full guard.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Oliveira postures up in Jacquin's guard and throws a big left but Jacquin blocks it.
Jacquin trying to control the position.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Oliveira is nestled in close to Jacquin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Jacquin tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Archie Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jacquin is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacquin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jacquin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Jacquin 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##T4#
Jacquin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Oliveira reverses the position - he's now on top in Jacquin's guard. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Jacquin.
Oliveira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jacquin's guard.
Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacquin can do to turn this around?
Oliveira moves into full mount! Jacquin won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Oliveira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jacquin is now in Oliveira's guard. A big mistake from Oliveira there, giving up the dominant position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacquin advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Jacquin.
I think Jacquin 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE 180
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Jacquin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacquin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jacquin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berge.
Jacquin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jacquin thuds a left hand into Berge's body.
We've been hearing reports that Berge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Berge throws a right hand that Jacquin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacquin also avoids with ease.
Jacquin catches Berge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jacquin lands with a shot to the body.
Berge tries to clinch there but Jacquin circles away.
Jacquin looks to land a left hand but Berge moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jacquin is out of range and Berge settles back down.
Jacquin connects with a body shot.
Berge tries to clinch
and Jacquin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Berge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacquin catches Berge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacquin throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Jacquin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Berge misses. #CL#
Berge moves into the clinch.
Berge swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacquin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Berge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jacquin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacquin has Berge pushed against the cage.
Berge misses with some punches.
Berge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Jacquin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berge moves forwards but Jacquin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Berge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berge moves forwards but Jacquin connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Jacquin slips a jab from Berge.
Berge throws a looping overhand right but Jacquin ducks down to avoid it.
Jacquin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Berge throws a right hand that misses
and Jacquin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacquin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacquin cracks Berge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Berge misses with a left hand
and Jacquin counters with a nice uppercut.
Berge lands a nice shot that snaps Jacquin's head back.
Jacquin works over Berge's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Berge darts in and clinches Jacquin up against the cage.
Berge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jacquin as Berge tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berge.
Jacquin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Berge is keeping busy.
Berge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jacquin. #T3#
A short uppercut from Berge.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berge. #BC2#
Jacquin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacquin tests Berge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacquin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berge throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jacquin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacquin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Berge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jacquin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Berge counters with a single leg into guard. Jacquin didn't expect that.
Jacquin working a defensive guard here.
Jacquin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacquin keeping full guard, as Berge tries to pass. #T4#
Berge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jacquin pulls Berge in close to prevent any damage.
Berge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Berge tries to advance to mount but Jacquin denies him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berge advances nicely into full mount.
Jacquin wants to hold on but Berge pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berge trying to control but Jacquin is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jacquin 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#
Berge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berge throws a shot from downtown. Jacquin moves away and avoids it.
Berge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jacquin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Berge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacquin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Berge slows the pace down.
Berge moves into full mount!
Jacquin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacquin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jacquin is looking to get to half guard.
Berge content just to control the position here.
Jacquin is desperately trying to improve his position but Berge has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Jacquin gets back to half guard.
Berge trying to control the pace.
Berge'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.
Berge moves nicely into side control.
Berge advances to full mount.
Jacquin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Berge working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Berge controlling his opponent.
Berge looking to control but Jacquin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jacquin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berge controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Jacquin tries to lock up and control but Berge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berge controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Berge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jacquin is surviving well by controlling Berge's body position as best he can.
Jacquin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jacquin wants to control but Berge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacquin is staying active underneath Berge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jacquin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though.
Jacquin has his hands clasped together around Berge's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacquin keeps working.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep. Berge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Berge seems content to control.
Jacquin moves into full guard.
Berge wants to control from the top but Jacquin keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin keeping full guard, as Berge tries to pass.
Berge 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Berge dominated that second round.
That's time! Berge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Berge tries to clinch up.
Berge looks to land a right hand but Jacquin moved out of range.
Berge misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Berge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jacquin tries to improve position but can't.
Berge is staying tight to Jacquin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin is trying to improve his position.
Berge trying to control the position but Jacquin is working away.
Jacquin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Berge trying to control from half guard but Jacquin is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacquin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jacquin won't allow Berge to pass to mount.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but Berge is controlling well.
Berge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but Berge is controlling well. #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.#SUB#
Berge wants to work for an arm triangle but Jacquin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berge is looking to take a break and control but Jacquin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacquin tries to get to full guard but Berge has control of the leg.
Jacquin manages to get to full guard.
Berge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jacquin is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Jacquin controls the position for a moment.
Jacquin is looking to regain half guard here but Berge keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jacquin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jacquin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tobias Berge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacquin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jacquin tries to lock up and control but Berge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#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.
Berge controlling from mount.
Jacquin is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Berge looking for a guillotine from mount but Jacquin is having none of it.
Jacquin is looking to get to half guard.
Berge controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacquin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berge controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Berge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berge 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Berge!
A less than humble Tobias Berge misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RISE 172
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot lands for MacAlister.
Jacquin throws a right and a left that MacAlister avoids nicely.
MacAlister misses with a low kick.
Jacquin misses with a looping right.
Jacquin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacAlister stuns Jacquin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut. Jacquin saw that one coming.
Jacquin misses with a body shot
and Jacquin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacquin throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacAlister feints a counter leg kick.
MacAlister throws a chopping leg kick but Jacquin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jacquin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacquin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacquin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Jacquin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
MacAlister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacquin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin uses his free foot to push down on MacAlister's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to hold on but Jacquin pushes him away.
MacAlister has given up his back. Will we see Jacquin going for some submissions? #SUB#
MacAlister showing good submission defense here.
A lull in the action here. #T2##SUB#
Jacquin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. MacAlister knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften MacAlister for a finish.
Jacquin tries to keep control of the position but MacAlister is staying busy.
MacAlister can't escape the position.
Jacquin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Jacquin working for a choke but MacAlister is defending well. #SUB#
MacAlister is trying to roll into a better position but Jacquin has get a rear naked choke and MacAlister is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Jacquin!
Eric Jacquin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Action Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 164
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Einstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab from Einstein.
Jacquin throws a body punch but Einstein moves out of range.
Jacquin throws a poor cross that misses
and Einstein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Einstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacquin on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Jacquin is rocked!
Einstein lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Jacquin - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Einstein!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Einstein!
A victorious Albert Einstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 156
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Jacquin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hitoshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hitoshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jacquin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitoshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hitoshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacquin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hitoshi tries to clinch up.
A big left from Hitoshi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin misses with a straight right.
Hitoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitoshi with the counter takedown but Jacquin avoids it easily.
Jacquin throws a jab when Hitoshi was well out of range.#TD2#
Hitoshi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jacquin to the mat! Jacquin manages to get full guard. #T1#
Hitoshi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hitoshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacquin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitoshi's guard. #REVR#
Jacquin looking to pass the guard.
Hitoshi managing to control the position.
Hitoshi controls Jacquin momentarily but Jacquin frees himself.
Jacquin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitoshi is retaining full guard.
Jacquin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hitoshi pulls Jacquin in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacquin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hitoshi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Jacquin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Jacquin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hitoshi seems a little lost for a moment, as Jacquin dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitoshi is looking to reverse the position.
Hitoshi is not content to let Jacquin control the position.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Jacquin has knee on belly momentarily but Hitoshi bucks him off and regains half guard.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi trying to control but Jacquin postures up.
Jacquin trying to advance position but Hitoshi counters by regaining guard.
Jacquin trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Jacquin controlling from the top position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacquin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacquin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hitoshi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jacquin keeping moving, preventing Hitoshi from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacquin 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jacquin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hitoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquin misses with a straight left.
Hitoshi darts in looking for a takedown but Jacquin gets double underhooks and turns Hitoshi into the cage. #TD2#
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jacquin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hitoshi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hitoshi blocks the strikes from Jacquin.
Jacquin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jacquin tries to buck Hitoshi off but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Hitoshi working away.
My spies in DF Fitnesscentrum inform me that Hitoshi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jacquin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hitoshi's best efforts.
Hitoshi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Hitoshi working Jacquin over with strikes.
Jacquin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hitoshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hitoshi's back!
Hitoshi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jacquin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Good control from Jacquin.
Jacquin wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping busy.
Hitoshi breaks Jacquin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hitoshi with a nice head shot there.
Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacquin keeping moving, preventing Hitoshi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hitoshi is sitting in close to Jacquin's body. Jacquin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hitoshi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hitoshi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jacquin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric Jacquin!
Eric Jacquin gave a mention to Action Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RISE 145
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Jacquin swinging wildly here. #TD#
Mesquita drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jacquin's head.
Mesquita chips away with some ground and pound.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacquin trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Mesquita there.
Jacquin moves into full guard.
Jacquin looking to control but Mesquita passes into half guard.
Jacquin trying to get back to full guard but Mesquita takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1#
Mesquita working Jacquin over with strikes here.
Mesquita is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jacquin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Jacquin is rocked!
Jacquin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jacquin's face.
Jacquin is still in real trouble! Can Mesquita finish him?
Mesquita lands a big elbow - Jacquin is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jacquin is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Richard Mesquita!

Event: Highland 217
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Jacquin throws a body punch but McCoy moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - McCoy scores with a four punch combination!
Jacquin has his takedown stuffed
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCoy connects with the punch.
Jacquin takes one to the chin there.
Jacquin tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily
letting McCoy counter with a right hand. #ROC#Jacquin is rocked!
Jacquin misses with a body punch
and McCoy counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Highland 207
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacquin with a body shot.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacquin's head.
A jab from Walker misses. #TD#
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Walker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jacquin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs. #SUB#
Jacquin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacquin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jacquin off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Walker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jacquin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jacquin for a finish.
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!
Jacquin turns into Walker and is now in his guard. #T1#
Walker keeping moving, preventing Jacquin from controlling successfully.
Walker keeping full guard, as Jacquin tries to pass.
Jacquin is working hard here to advance position.
Jacquin trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacquin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacquin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacquin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walker is trying to control but Jacquin manages to pass to mount!
Walker is looking to improve his position but Jacquin isn't that keen on the idea.
Jacquin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walker is looking to escape.
Jacquin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Jacquin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Jacquin has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jacquin prevents Walker from getting the reversal.
Jacquin tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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#
Jacquin working for a submission but Walker is keeping him at bay.
Jacquin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jacquin trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jacquin wants to free his trapped foot but Walker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin trying to control from Walker's half guard. Walker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jacquin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Walker missing with a left hand there. Jacquin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacquin takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Jacquin.
Jacquin attempts a counter takedown but Walker avoids it well and moves away.
Jacquin connects with a right hand. Walker shakes it off.
Walker avoids the body shot from Jacquin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
Jacquin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?#TD#
Jacquin 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.
Walker keeping full guard, as Jacquin tries to pass.
Jacquin trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Walker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jacquin slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jacquin looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacquin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Jacquin from controlling successfully.
Jacquin won't allow Walker to get back to his feet.
Eric Jacquin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacquin tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacquin wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Walker looking for a guillotine here but Jacquin defends easily.
Jacquin passes Walker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Jacquin trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away.
Jacquin passes into side control, despite Walker's attempt to control the position.
Jacquin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Jacquin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Walker is trying to get back to half guard.
Jacquin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walker!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacquin is looking to work his way around to Walker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Walker can't escape the position.
Jacquin looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacquin is looking to work his way around to Walker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Walker regains half guard.
Jacquin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacquin is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jacquin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Jacquin moves away from the strike by Walker.
Walker throws a jab when Jacquin was well out of range.
Jacquin swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacquin tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacquin ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Jacquin misses the shot to the body.
Jacquin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jacquin takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Jacquin looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Walker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacquin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Walker scrambles back to his feet.
Walker avoids the body shot from Jacquin. #TD#
Jacquin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacquin controls the pace.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jacquin has Walker pulled in close to control his posture.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Jacquin.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Walker trying to control but Jacquin is working from the bottom.
Jacquin is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacquin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jacquin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Walker has picked Jacquin up and slammed him! Jacquin can't keep hold of the triangle and Walker manages to pass to side control!
Jacquin is trying to control Walker's posture but Walker avoids it.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacquin keeps working. #SUB2#
Walker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacquin is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Walker is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacquin is defending well.
Jacquin struggling a bit here.
Jacquin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SU2#
Walker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacquin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacquin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacquin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Jacquin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Jacquin gets the takedown into side control.
Walker tries to buck Jacquin off but Jacquin is having none of it.
Jacquin trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
Walker is letting Jacquin control him for a moment. #T4#
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
George Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacquin trying to control the position but Walker is working away. #SUB#
Jacquin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Jacquin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacquin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jacquin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Walker.
I think Jacquin 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Jacquin!
After the big win, Eric Jacquin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Highland Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: VFC 99
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Dancer slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacquin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jacquin misses with a takedown attempt
and Dancer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dancer lands a body shot.
Jacquin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dancer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lesley Dancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin.
Jacquin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jacquin tries to move into range but Dancer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jacquin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dancer avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacquin shoots for a takedown but Dancer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dancer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jacquin shoots for a takedown but Dancer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacquin tries for a takedown but Dancer circles away easily
and Jacquin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Jacquin is rocked!
Dancer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Dancer flashes Jacquin a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Jacquin's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Jacquin crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Dancer punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lesley Dancer!
Lesley Dancer retains his lightweight title!
Lesley Dancer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VFC 94 Feynman vs Tartakov
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1#
Aisland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jacquin is able to avoid easily.
Aisland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacquin is fending him off so far but Aisland persists. Nope, Jacquin circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown but Aisland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aisland is looking to counter punch.
Jacquin fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Aisland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Jacquin gets the takedown into side control.
Aisland is looking for a sweep.
Aisland throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is not content to let Jacquin control the position.
Aisland can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Aisland is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Jacquin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Aisland is trying to escape and Jacquin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Aisland is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jacquin! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Jacquin!
Eric Jacquin made sure to mention his sponsor, Highland Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Dancer slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacquin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dancer as he avoids it easily.
Dancer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dancer slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacquin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Jacquin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacquin shoots in looking for a takedown but Dancer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacquin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacquin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dancer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dancer leaves Jacquin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dancer finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacquin's head.
Jacquin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dancer counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacquin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dancer counters with a huge left! Jacquin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dancer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jacquin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dancer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lesley Dancer!
An out of breath Lesley Dancer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Jacquin feints and as Berge raises his hands in defense, Jacquin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacquin trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Berge has his foot on Jacquin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacquin works his way back into a safe position though.
Berge seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Berge is looking for a triangle but Jacquin pushes his legs off easily.
Jacquin stands and throws Berge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Berge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Berge looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin is looking to take a break and control but Berge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Berge trying to hold on to Jacquin's head to control him but Jacquin postures up.
Berge wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Berge actively working from the bottom here.
Jacquin is pressing down on Berge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berge is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Jacquin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berge defends it well.
Berge is staying active underneath Jacquin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jacquin tries to pass to full mount but Berge defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berge regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Berge throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jacquin escapes and throws Berge's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Berge is looking for a sweep.
Berge sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berge tries to roll over but Jacquin keeps him under control.
Jacquin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berge wants to control but Jacquin is having none of it.
Jacquin content just to control the position here. #T3#
Berge is looking to improve his position but Jacquin isn't that keen on the idea.
Berge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berge regains half guard.
Jacquin trying to control the action but Berge is working from the bottom.
Jacquin trying to mount his opponent but Berge defends it.
Jacquin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berge slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Berge looking for submissions off his back.
Jacquin is trying to control the action in half guard but Berge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jacquin trying to pass the guard but Berge defending well.
Jacquin is trying to control the action in half guard but Berge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Berge actively working from the bottom here.
Berge is refusing to be controlled, as Jacquin sits in half guard.
Berge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin wants to control from the top but Berge keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jacquin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Berge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jacquin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Jacquin as Berge shoots in.#TD2#
Jacquin 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.
Jacquin is pushing down on Berge's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berge is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacquin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Berge is controlling Jacquin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jacquin is stalling here. Berge is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jacquin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Berge has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jacquin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Berge 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.
Eric Jacquin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacquin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jacquin.#T1#
Jacquin wants to sweep here but Berge controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jacquin holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin controls Berge momentarily but Berge frees himself.
Jacquin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berge manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jacquin trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Berge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacquin is aware though and is defending well.
Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacquin trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Berge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jacquin passes into side control.
Berge can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacquin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
I wouldn't like to be where Berge is right now.
Jacquin is looking to take a break and control but Berge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Berge can't do much from the bottom here.
Berge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Berge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacquin sees it coming and defends easily.
Jacquin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacquin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though.
Jacquin 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.#SUB#
Berge is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Berge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berge is stalling here. Jacquin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jacquin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Berge can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacquin trying to control the action but Berge is working from the bottom.
Jacquin works to advance to full mount. Berge defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berge working to try and regain half guard.
Jacquin looking to control but Berge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jacquin 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Jacquin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berge swivels and escapes.
Jacquin dives in for a single leg takedown but Berge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Berge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown but Berge shows good takedown defense.
Tobias Berge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin.
Jacquin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berge swivels and escapes.
Jacquin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berge tries to avoid it but Jacquin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berge to the ground. Berge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berge closes the distance and clinches up with Jacquin, looking for a takedown. Berge pushes Jacquin against the cage but Jacquin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacquin fails with a takedown attempt.
Berge attempts a counter takedown but Jacquin avoids it well and moves away.
Berge stuffs the takedown.
Jacquin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berge's waist but Berge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacquin off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Berge closes the distance and clinches.
Berge misses with the head strike.
Jacquin trying to stall but Berge improves his position.
Berge gets underhooks to prevent Jacquin's takedown attempt.
Berge tries to throw a body punch but Jacquin avoids it by throwing Berge back against the cage. #T1##TD#
Berge pulls guard.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Berge is keeping the position.#SUB#
Berge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jacquin has picked Berge up and slammed him! Berge can't keep hold of the triangle and Jacquin manages to pass to side control!
Jacquin is looking to take a break and control but Berge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berge is trying to get back to half guard.
Berge is working hard here to advance position.
Jacquin trying to control the position but Berge is working away.
Berge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jacquin's best efforts.
Tobias Berge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jacquin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Jacquin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berge sees it coming and defends easily.
Jacquin uses his free foot to push down on Berge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Berge.
Jacquin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Berge because Jacquin loaded up on that one.
Berge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacquin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berge wants to control but Jacquin is having none of it.#T3#
Jacquin blocks Berge's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jacquin looking to ground and pound but Berge is blocking nicely.
Jacquin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jacquin wants to take his opponent's back but Berge doesn't allow it.
Jacquin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berge is looking to escape.
Berge is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Berge gets back to half guard.
Berge is pressing down on Jacquin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Jacquin advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Jacquin seems to be working for a kimura but Berge defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jacquin works his way into side control.
Berge manages to get back to half guard.
Berge gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Berge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacquin defends well.#SUB#
Berge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacquin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacquin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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 Tobias Berge.
I think Jacquin 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Eric Jacquin!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Eric Jacquin!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Eric Jacquin!

Eric Jacquin wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Tobias Berge stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'.

Event: The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Hung lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jacquin backs up against the cage.
Hung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacquin pinned against the cage. Jacquin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacquin darts in looking for a takedown but Hung gets double underhooks and turns Jacquin into the cage.
Hung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacquin defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Hung as Jacquin shoots in.
Hung 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.
Hung works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Hung feints and as Jacquin raises his hands in defense, Hung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacquin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Jacquin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hung has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Hung seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Hung seems to be working for a kimura but Jacquin defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep. Hung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacquin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hung.
Hung prevents Jacquin from improving his position.#SUB#
Jacquin makes his way to full guard, as Hung worked for a kimura.
Jacquin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacquin, not yet.
Jacquin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jacquin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacquin, not yet.
Jacquin 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#
Jacquin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Jacquin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hung won't allow Jacquin to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Jacquin seems to be working for a kimura but Hung defends the submission attempt.
Hung manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Hung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacquin defends well.#SUB#
Hung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacquin defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Hung looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jacquin has picked Hung up and slammed him! Hung can't keep hold of the triangle and Jacquin manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Jacquin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jacquin has control of an arm but Hung manages to advance to Jacquin's back!
Jacquin breaks Hung's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Hung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hung has his foot on Jacquin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacquin works his way back into a safe position though.
Jacquin is pushing down on Hung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hung is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacquin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jacquin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jacquin prevents Hung from improving his position.#T4##SUB#
Hung has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jacquin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jacquin!
Jacquin is looking to take a break and control but Hung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jacquin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hung, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacquin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hung!
Hung regains half guard.#SUB#
Hung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacquin uses his free foot to push down on Hung's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hung.
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 Will Hung will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hung lands a jab to the head.
Jacquin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Hung. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Hung misses.
Hung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquin.
Hung misses with a double jab. #TD#
Hung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hung showed some decent athleticism there.
Jacquin gets back to full guard.
Hung stopping the sweep attempt from Jacquin.
Jacquin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Jacquin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hung is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacquin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jacquin passes Hung's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hung is in trouble now - Jacquin has advanced to mount!
Jacquin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hung is looking to escape.
Hung tries to hold on but Jacquin postures up.#T2#
Jacquin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hung regains half guard.
Jacquin wants to free his trapped foot but Hung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jacquin controlling the pace.
Hung tries to get to full guard but Jacquin has control of the leg.
Hung moves into full guard.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Hung is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Hung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacquin is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hung throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jacquin uses it to pass to side control.
Jacquin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hung manages to get back to half guard.
Hung tries to roll over but Jacquin keeps him under control.
Hung is working hard here to advance position.
Jacquin passes to side control.
Jacquin moves into full mount! #T4#
Hung is squirming around, avoiding Jacquin's attempts to control the action.
Jacquin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hung tries to hold on but Jacquin pushes him away.
Hung stops Jacquin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hung tries to lock up and control but Jacquin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hung is desperately trying to improve his position but Jacquin has a good base and remains in mount.
Eric Jacquin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hung has given up his back. #SUB2#
Jacquin working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Jacquin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hung shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacquin sprawls well. He's pushed Hung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacquin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacquin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hung.
Jacquin with the counter takedown but Hung avoids it easily.
Hung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut there from Hung.
Jacquin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hung.
Hung throws a right and a left that Jacquin avoids nicely.
Jacquin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hung is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Jacquin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hung's guard.
Hung being controlled here, momentarily.
Jacquin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hung's guard.
Hung tries to get to full guard but Jacquin has control of the leg. #T1#
Jacquin tries to pass to full mount but Hung defends it. #SUB#
Hung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacquin trying to pass the guard but Hung defending well. #SUB2#
Jacquin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hung defend it? Jacquin steps over the head and cranks it - Hung is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jacquin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Jacquin!
The defeated Will Hung had this to say: 'Don't talk to me. Don't tell me yahw nehayym.'.

Event: VFC 88 Bar vs Souza
Date: Jun 13, 2022

#R1#
Crunch thuds his right hand into Jacquin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crunch lands with a right hand.
Crunch throws a hook to the side of Jacquin's head but Jacquin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch lands a body shot.
Crunch misses the jab.
Jacquin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Crunch counter with a right hand.
Crunch lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacquin is defended easily by Crunch.
Crunch misses with a hook.
Jacquin doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Crunch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Swiss Crunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin.#TD2#
Jacquin pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Jacquin wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacquin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jacquin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crunch manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jacquin tries to free his leg and advance position but Crunch is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Jacquin drops back looking for a leg! Crunch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crunch manages to kick Jacquin off! Jacquin jumps back into Crunch's guard.
Jacquin trying to control but Crunch is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jacquin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacquin tries to free his leg and advance position but Crunch is retaining full guard. #T3#
Crunch keeping moving, preventing Jacquin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacquin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Crunch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacquin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #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.
Crunch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jacquin fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacquin.
As Jacquin looks to move away, Crunch throws a big counter combo but Jacquin just gets out of the way.
Crunch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crunch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crunch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left lands for Crunch.
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crunch as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Crunch misses the target.
Crunch misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jacquin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crunch defends it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Swiss Crunch dominated that round.
That's time! Crunch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crunch dips to his left and cracks Jacquin with an uppercut!
Crunch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Crunch moves into the clinch successfully.
Crunch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacquin backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Crunch.
Crunch struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacquin controls his hands.
Jacquin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crunch after a bit of a struggle.
Crunch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacquin backwards. #TD2#
Jacquin has clasped his hands together around Crunch's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jacquin tries to advance to mount but Crunch denies him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crunch prevents Jacquin from moving into mount. #T1#
Jacquin advances to mount.
Crunch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacquin can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Jacquin has control of Crunch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crunch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crunch is trying to escape the mount but Jacquin keeps good control and instead manages to take Crunch's back.
Jacquin trying to control.
Jacquin controls the action.#SUB2#
Jacquin has got one arm under Crunch's chin. This could be trouble... Crunch trying to control the other hand but Jacquin gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Crunch has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Jacquin!

Event: VFC 80 Hall vs Brown
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Aki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacquin as he avoids it easily.
Aki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacquin is fending him off so far but Aki persists. Nope, Jacquin circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Jacquin feints and as Aki raises his hands in defense, Jacquin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacquin won't allow Aki to sweep him here.
Jacquin wants to control from the top but Aki keeps moving.
Aki wants to sweep here but Jacquin controlling him for the moment.
Jacquin advances to half guard.
Aki tries to roll over but Jacquin keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin trying to mount his opponent but Aki defends it.
Aki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Jacquin wants to control from the top but Aki keeps moving.
Aki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jacquin trying to control but Aki is working from the bottom.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Aki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacquin wants to control from the top but Aki keeps moving.
Aki keeping full guard, as Jacquin tries to pass. #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.
Aki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aki shoots for a takedown but Jacquin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eric Jacquin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.#TD2#
Aki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aki passes Jacquin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jacquin's coaches at Monkey Business have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Aki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aki is looking to take a break and control but Jacquin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacquin is trying to control but Aki manages to pass to mount!
Jacquin is squirming around, avoiding Aki's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Aki avoids the attempt from Jacquin to control.
Jacquin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aki tries to control but Jacquin wriggling away.
Jacquin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jacquin is looking to get to half guard.
Jacquin gets back to half guard.
We've been informed that Aki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Jacquin trying to control from the bottom.
Jacquin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jacquin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aki.
Aki trying to mount his opponent but Jacquin defends it.
Jacquin trying to control from the bottom.
Aki working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin keeping hold of Aki's head, controlling as best he can.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jacquin stuffs the takedown.
Jacquin feinted with a counter takedown.
Aki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aki stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacquin. Jacquin gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Aki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jacquin did well to prevent Aki getting side control.
Jacquin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jacquin 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.
Aki is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacquin has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin trying to keep a closed guard but Aki is proving a slippery customer.
Aki wants to control from the top but Jacquin keeps moving.
Aki is working Jacquin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Jacquin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacquin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jacquin wants to control from the top but Aki keeps moving.
Aki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jacquin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jacquin has passed into side control.
Jacquin avoids the strikes from the bottom by Aki.
Jacquin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aki! #T2#
Jacquin wants to take Aki's back but he can't do it this time.
Jacquin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jacquin wants to take his opponent's back but Aki doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Jacquin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Aki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Purple Aki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacquin trying to control but Aki is having none of it.
Aki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacquin wants to take Aki's back here but Aki is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T3#
Aki throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jacquin. What's that going to do exactly?
Aki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacquin avoids the attempt from Aki to control.
Aki regains half guard.
Aki is staying active underneath Jacquin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jacquin tries to pass to full mount but Aki defends it. #T4#
Aki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Aki is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aki is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jacquin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aki is one step ahead there.
Aki lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin wants to sweep here but Aki controlling him for the moment.
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 Eric Jacquin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Aki slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacquin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aki with the counter takedown but Jacquin avoids it easily.
Purple Aki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aki misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Jacquin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aki won't be happy with that.
Jacquin tries to advance position but instead Aki slips a leg back in to half guard.
Aki is pressing down on Jacquin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aki keeping moving, preventing Jacquin from controlling successfully.
Jacquin stands and throws Aki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Aki is not content to let Jacquin control the position. #T1#
Aki wants to control but Jacquin postures up.
Aki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacquin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacquin's back!
Aki throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jacquin!
Jacquin tries to break free.
Aki scores with punches to the body.
Aki lands shots from the back.
Jacquin takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Aki is looking to control Jacquin but Jacquin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Aki gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T2#
Jacquin is keeping busy.
Jacquin tries to break free.
Jacquin is working hard here to advance position.
Aki avoiding Jacquin 's attempts to control his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is taking a good look at Jacquin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Aki!
Jacquin is keeping busy.
Jacquin is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Aki lands punches and elbows.
Jacquin rolls, trying to escape but Aki keeps control of the position.
Aki is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jacquin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Aki lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jacquin's head.#ROC2#Jacquin is rocked!
Aki is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jacquin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oh Jacquin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aki is landing with strikes from the back.
Aki lands a massive shot to the side of Jacquin 's head and he's out cold! Aki jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
An out of breath Purple Aki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VFC 71 Dancer vs Lorent
Date: Apr 25, 2022

#R1#
Jacquin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aisland defends well and Jacquin ends up having to push Aisland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacquin shoots in for a double leg but Aisland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aisland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacquin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacquin somewhat.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin.
Jacquin shoots in but Aisland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Aisland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacquin.
Aisland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aisland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacquin as he jumps to the side.
Jacquin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aisland defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jacquin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aisland is trying to control but can't.
Aisland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacquin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacquin's back!#T1#
Aisland is hanging on to Jacquin's back as he tries to escape.
Jacquin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jacquin is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Jacquin is trying desperately to improve position.
Jacquin gets back to half guard.
Jacquin wants to control but Aisland is keeping busy.
Aisland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jacquin is looking to improve his position.
Aisland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Jacquin tries to get to full guard but Aisland has control of the leg. #SUB#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Jacquin defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jacquin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aisland pulls his head out easily.
Aisland prevents Jacquin from improving his position.
Jacquin trying to control but Aisland postures up.
Jacquin wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Aisland slips a nice elbow through Jacquin's hands, connecting with Jacquin's forehead.
Aisland 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.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but Aisland is controlling well. #SUB#
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura but Jacquin is defending well.
Jacquin trying to control but Aisland postures up. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacquin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jacquin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Aisland works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aisland working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jacquin 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.
Aisland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but Jacquin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aisland to get the leverage.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Aisland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin gets full guard.
Jacquin controlling Aisland's posture. #SUB2#
Jacquin looking for a guillotine here but Aisland defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mancha Aisland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aisland enables Jacquin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aisland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position.#SUB#
Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacquin 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 Aisland is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacquin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacquin is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jacquin 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#
Jacquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aisland defends it easily.
Aisland is working Jacquin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jacquin controlling Aisland's posture.
Aisland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aisland passes into half guard. #SUB#
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Jacquin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacquin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Aisland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacquin can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacquin moves into full guard.
Aisland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacquin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aisland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aisland advances to half guard.
Jacquin is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Jacquin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Jacquin is defending against the submission attempts here by Aisland. #SUB#
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura here.
Jacquin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jacquin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aisland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aisland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aisland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacquin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacquin is pulling down on Aisland's head. It's preventing any offense from Aisland, at least for the moment.
Aisland trying to control but Jacquin is working from the bottom.
Jacquin controlling Aisland's posture.
Jacquin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacquin keeping full guard, as Aisland tries to pass.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Jacquin keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mancha Aisland dominated that second round.
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#
No luck for Jacquin with that takedown attempt.
Jacquin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aisland defends it nicely.
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin.
Jacquin darts in looking for a takedown but Aisland gets double underhooks and turns Jacquin into the cage. #TD2#
Jacquin looking to score a takedown here. Aisland is defending well but Jacquin drives through and ends up in Aisland's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aisland is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jacquin keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but instead Aisland has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacquin defends it well. #T1#
Aisland works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Aisland's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Aisland tries for a kimura but Jacquin is defending well. #SUB#
Aisland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Aisland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jacquin, who protects the arm well.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Jacquin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Aisland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacquin sees it coming and defends easily.
Jacquin taking some punishment here, with Aisland in his half guard.
Aisland prevents Jacquin from improving his position.#SUB#
Aisland 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.
Aisland throwing shots but Jacquin is blocking nicely. #T3#
Jacquin wants to improve his position but Aisland is controlling well.
Jacquin is still trying to improve position.
Jacquin won't allow Aisland to pass to mount.
Aisland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Aisland is trying to control. Jacquin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aisland throwing shots but Jacquin is blocking nicely.
Mancha Aisland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep. Aisland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacquin defends it well.
Aisland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jacquin's head.
Mancha Aisland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jacquin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aisland trying to control the pace.
Jacquin wants to control but Aisland passes into side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacquin keeps working.
Jacquin stops Aisland from passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mancha Aisland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aisland 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Mancha Aisland!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Mancha Aisland!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mancha Aisland!

Mancha Aisland wins by unanimous decision!
Mancha Aisland took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: VFC 66 Jacquin vs Dancer
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Jacquin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacquin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dancer.#TD#
Jacquin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacquin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dancer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jacquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dancer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dancer keeping full guard, as Jacquin tries to pass.
Dancer keeping moving, preventing Jacquin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dancer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dancer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Dancer is keeping the position.
Dancer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacquin controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jacquin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dancer throws out the jab.
Dancer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacquin misses the shot to the body.
Jacquin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dancer.
Dancer swings for the body but Jacquin moves out of range.
Jacquin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dancer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacquin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacquin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Jacquin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacquin shoots in and drives through. Dancer sprawls well.
A jab from Dancer does it's job there.
Jacquin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Jacquin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dancer on his heels. He'll look to pass Dancer's guard now, I'm sure.
Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dancer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dancer wants to stand and escape but Jacquin is having none of it.
Jacquin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dancer wants to stand but Jacquin is controlling the position.
Jacquin is pushing down on Dancer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dancer is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacquin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jacquin content to control rather than advance.
Jacquin tries to pass to full mount but Dancer defends it. #SUB#
Jacquin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dancer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacquin.
Jacquin wants to pass to mount but Dancer is defending the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jacquin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jacquin passes to full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Jacquin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dancer's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jacquin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dancer because Jacquin loaded up on that one.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dancer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dancer is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Jacquin has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jacquin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dancer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jacquin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dancer.
Eric Jacquin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dancer connects with a body shot.
Jacquin shoots for a double leg takedown but Dancer sprawls well. He's pushed Jacquin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacquin fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Dancer misses.
Jacquin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dancer defends well and Jacquin ends up having to push Dancer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dancer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Jacquin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dancer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacquin throws an overhand right that lands on Dancer's shoulder, as Dancer tries to avoid the shot.
Dancer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Dancer.
Dancer scores with a jab.
Jacquin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dancer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Jacquin is rocked!#T1#
Jacquin glances at the clock... BAM! Dancer nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jacquin crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jacquin is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lesley Dancer!
Lesley Dancer is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Lesley Dancer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VFC 57 Karockas vs Barr
Date: Mar 31, 2022

#R1#
Jacquin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Alert tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacquin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacquin sprawls well. Jacquin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alert gets slowly back to his feet.
Alert moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacquin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Alert counters with a takedown into side control.
Jacquin wants to control but Alert postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Alert tries for a kimura but Jacquin is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alert off and has taken his back!
Jacquin thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T1#
Jacquin has the hooks in. Alert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alert keeps trying to improve his position.
Jacquin 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.
Jacquin is riding his opponent, not letting Alert buck him off.
Alert is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jacquin somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jacquin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alert just trying to survive but Jacquin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jacquin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jacquin missing with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Jacquin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jacquin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jacquin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jacquin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jacquin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jacquin misses the shot to the body.
Jacquin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alert.
Jacquin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alert defends well and Jacquin ends up having to push Alert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Jacquin decides to pull guard.
Alert won't allow Jacquin to sweep him here.
Alert wants to control from the top but Jacquin keeps moving.
Alert tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacquin is retaining full guard.
Alert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alert is still trying to improve position.
Alert wants to control from the top but Jacquin keeps moving. #T3#
Jacquin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jacquin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alert is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Jacquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alert defends it easily.#SUB#
Jacquin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alert wants to pass the guard but Jacquin is keeping the position.
Jacquin 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.#SUB#
Jacquin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Jacquin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alert tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacquin is retaining full guard.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but instead Alert has moved into half guard.
Alert prevents Jacquin from improving his position.
Jacquin is not content to let Alert control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alert uses his free foot to push down on Jacquin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jacquin. #SUB2#
Alert with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jacquin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Jacquin gets a takedown into half guard.
Alert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alert trying to control but Jacquin postures up.
Jacquin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alert keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alert tries to improve his position but instead Jacquin has taken his back! #T1#
Alert has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jacquin.
Jacquin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alert can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Jacquin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Alert trying to control the position but Jacquin manages to sink in the hooks.
Jacquin misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Jacquin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Alert is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jacquin gets his way!
Jacquin is trying to control but Alert is trying to escape here - he's now mounted. #T2#
Jacquin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin moves to back control.
Alert covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Alert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Alert is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jacquin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Will Jacquin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Jacquin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Alert looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jacquin.
Jacquin avoiding Alert 's attempts to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Jacquin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Jacquin looking to break Alert's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alert remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jacquin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacquin throws strikes from the back but Alert rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Alert.
Jacquin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Jacquin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacquin postures up in Alert's guard and throws a big left but Alert blocks it. #SUB2#
Alert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacquin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alert is keeping the position for now.
Alert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacquin controls the pace.#SUB2#
Alert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacquin defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Alert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jacquin 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#
Jacquin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacquin misses with a body shot. #TD#
Jacquin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alert quickly recovers to half guard.
Jacquin is looking to advance position but Alert won't allow it.
Alert trying to control from the bottom.
Alert is trying to control but Jacquin passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jacquin.
You can see the frustration on Alert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Jacquin wants to control but Alert is keeping him busy.
Jacquin advances nicely into full mount.
Alert is squirming around, avoiding Jacquin's attempts to control the action.
Alert wants to hold on but Jacquin pushes him away.
Broder Alert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alert is squirming around, avoiding Jacquin's attempts to control the action.
Jacquin misses with some ground and pound and Alert recovers position to half guard. #T2#
Jacquin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jacquin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jacquin looking to sit in guard and control but Alert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jacquin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacquin, not yet.
Jacquin keeping full guard, as Alert tries to pass.
Eric Jacquin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jacquin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jacquin trying to control the position. #T3#
Alert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacquin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacquin controlling Alert's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacquin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Alert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacquin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SUB2#
Alert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacquin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacquin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacquin throws a strike but Alert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jacquin pulls Alert in close to prevent any damage.
Jacquin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacquin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alert is one step ahead there.
Alert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eric Jacquin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacquin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacquin, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Jacquin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jacquin 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Jacquin!

Event: VFC 53 Dingo vs Spade
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Nikolov throws a hook to the side of Jacquin's head but Jacquin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nikolov sprawls well. Nikolov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacquin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikolov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacquin avoids the body shot from Nikolov.
Nikolov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Jacquin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nikolov did well to prevent Jacquin getting side control.
Jacquin controlling the pace.
Jacquin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacquin controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin thows a huge punch but Nikolov dodges it nicely. #T1#
Nikolov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikolov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacquin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jacquin wants to pass to mount but Nikolov is defending the position.
Jacquin 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.
Nikolov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacquin.
Jacquin trying to pass the guard but Nikolov defending well.
Jacquin passes to full mount!
Jacquin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jacquin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nikolov because Jacquin loaded up on that one.
Jacquin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacquin lands with some strikes.#T2#
Jacquin throws some wild stikes that Nikolov manages to avoid easily.
Jacquin throws some wild stikes that Nikolov manages to avoid easily.
Nikolov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacquin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nikolov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jacquin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jacquin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jacquin landing strikes from the mount and Nikolov is in trouble!
Nikolov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacquin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Poor strikes thrown by Jacquin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jacquin landing punches.
Nikolov blocking the ground and pound.
Jacquin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jacquin looking to ground and pound but Nikolov is blocking nicely.
Nikolov is bucking up trying to escape but Jacquin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Jacquin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jacquin with the ground and pound from mount.
Jacquin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jacquin 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.
Jacquin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jacquin looking to finish with strikes here!
Nikolov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jacquin.
Jacquin looking to finish with strikes here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nikolov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jacquin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nikolov because Jacquin loaded up on that one.
Nikolov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jacquin.
Jacquin punching from mount but Nikolov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jacquin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nikolov's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolov is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
The referee warns Nikolov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jacquin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nikolov because Jacquin loaded up on that one.
Nikolov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jacquin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jacquin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jacquin lands a big elbow.
Jacquin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Nikolov is rocked!
Jacquin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nikolov is still in real trouble! Can Jacquin finish him?
Jacquin lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Nikolov! Jacquin sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Nikolov and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Jacquin!

Event: VFC 46 MidSummer Massacre
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Ando moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacquin slips a straight right by Ando.
Jacquin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jacquin fails with the takedown.
Ando avoids the body shot from Jacquin.
Ando looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ando misses with a hook.
Ando misses the jab.
Jacquin ducks under a wild hook from Ando.
Jacquin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ando.
Jacquin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacquin misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin misses with a body shot.
Jacquin looks for the body kick but Ando saw that one coming.
Ando connects with a body shot that sends Jacquin's belly button to the back.
Jacquin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ando lands with an overhand left.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ando.
Ando scores with a nice right hand.
Jacquin slips a straight right by Ando.
Jacquin tries to counter with a takedown but Ando is quick to defend against it.
Ando throws a lazy right hand but Jacquin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ando loads up on a big right hand but Jacquin slips the punch.
Ando lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Jacquin does no damage.
Jacquin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Jacquin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacquin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Jacquin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Ando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Ando is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jacquin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jacquin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ando is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jacquin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Jacquin!

Event: VFC 26 The Sacking of Rome
Date: Feb 25, 2022

#R1#
Jacquin slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.
Jacquin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacquin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacquin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacquin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacquin throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from McCoy misses #TD2#
and Jacquin counters with a shoot takedown. McCoy fights it but they end up in guard.
Jacquin stopping the sweep attempt from McCoy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacquin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacquin. #SUB#
McCoy has his foot on Jacquin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacquin works his way back into a safe position though.
Jacquin trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Jacquin is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Jacquin throwing strikes but missing.
McCoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCoy tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
McCoy looking for a guillotine here but Jacquin defends easily.
Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McCoy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jacquin has passed into half guard!
McCoy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jacquin trying to mount his opponent but McCoy defends it.
Jacquin is trying to control the action in half guard but McCoy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
McCoy has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jacquin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jacquin!
McCoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacquin on the ground.
McCoy is trying to improve his position.
McCoy is trying to control Jacquin's posture but Jacquin avoids it.
Jacquin scoring with punches and elbows.
Jacquin takes a little break here. McCoy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jacquin wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
McCoy is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Jacquin misses with the ground and pound.
McCoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacquin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McCoy is avoiding damage well.
Jacquin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McCoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jacquin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCoy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McCoy wants to improve his position but Jacquin is controlling well.
McCoy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jacquin jumps into side control!
Jacquin is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacquin tries to score with some ground and pound. McCoy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jacquin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
McCoy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McCoy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCoy tries to roll over but Jacquin keeps him under control.
Jacquin passes to full mount!
McCoy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jacquin wants to free his trapped foot but McCoy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Jacquin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
McCoy is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jacquin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jacquin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Jacquin persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacquin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCoy pinned against the cage. McCoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been informed that Jacquin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCoy moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacquin misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Jacquin. No joy for McCoy on that attempt.
Jacquin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and McCoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jacquin won't be happy with that.
Panza McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin.
Jacquin tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.#SUB#
McCoy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jacquin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
McCoy controls the position.
McCoy advances to full mount.
Jacquin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy unloads with some shots from mount but Jacquin bucks and avoids them well.
Jacquin is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCoy thowing shots but they're missing.
Jacquin really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Jacquin tries to lock up and control but McCoy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jacquin is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCoy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jacquin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jacquin looking to pass the guard.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Jacquin from controlling successfully.
Jacquin stopping the sweep attempt from McCoy.
Jacquin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
McCoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacquin is aware though and is defending well.
Jacquin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
McCoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
Jacquin forces his way into half guard.
Jacquin trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Jacquin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Panza McCoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
McCoy looking for submissions off his back.
Jacquin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCoy works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCoy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jacquin is now in half guard.
Jacquin is trying to control. McCoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCoy wants to control but Jacquin is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoy is staying active underneath Jacquin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jacquin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jacquin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panza McCoy dominated that second round.
That's time! McCoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McCoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCoy wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Jacquin clinches.
Jacquin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jacquin tries for a takedown but McCoy manages to get underhooks.
Panza McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin.
McCoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCoy tries for a takedown but Jacquin manages to get underhooks.
Jacquin wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
McCoy breaks the clinch.
Jacquin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCoy pinned against the cage. McCoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacquin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCoy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacquin swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range. #T1#
Jacquin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacquin misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
McCoy is looking for a triangle but Jacquin pushes his legs off easily.
McCoy is pulling down on Jacquin's head. It's preventing any offense from Jacquin, at least for the moment.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Jacquin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McCoy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jacquin escapes and throws McCoy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jacquin advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
McCoy is trying to escape the mount.
McCoy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jacquin thowing shots but they're missing.
Eric Jacquin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacquin throws some wild stikes that McCoy manages to avoid easily.
McCoy wants to control but Jacquin is having none of it.
Jacquin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCoy looks a forlorn figure.
McCoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Jacquin has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Jacquin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCoy is looking to escape.
Jacquin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McCoy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jacquin trying to control but McCoy is having none of it.
Jacquin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCoy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McCoy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacquin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Jacquin looking to ground and pound but McCoy is blocking nicely.
Jacquin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McCoy because Jacquin loaded up on that one.
Jacquin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McCoy is working to get back to half guard.
McCoy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jacquin.
McCoy is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jacquin thowing shots but they're missing.
Jacquin trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Jacquin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jacquin 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Jacquin!

Event: VFC 19 Saturday Sacking
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacquin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva tries to clinch up but Jacquin circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva throws a right and a left that Jacquin avoids nicely. #TD#
Jacquin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacquin is in Silva's guard.
Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacquin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Jacquin pushes his legs off easily.
Jacquin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Jacquin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacquin tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it. #T1#
Silva trying to control here.
Jacquin throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Jacquin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jacquin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacquin trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Jacquin works his way into side control.
Jacquin trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva prevents Jacquin from moving into mount.
Jacquin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silva should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Silva wants to control but Jacquin postures up.
Jacquin advances nicely into full mount.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jacquin wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jacquin.
Jacquin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jacquin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Jacquin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva is now in Jacquin's guard. A big mistake from Jacquin there, giving up the dominant position!
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jacquin trying to control the position here. #T3#
Jacquin'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.
Jacquin tries to strike from the bottom.
Jacquin wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Jacquin trying to control the position here.
Silva won't allow Jacquin to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jacquin working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva tries to stand but Jacquin is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacquin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacquin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jacquin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacquin has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Jacquin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacquin content to stall in guard here.
Jacquin passes into half guard.
Jacquin 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jacquin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jacquin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jacquin throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacquin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacquin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacquin pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Jacquin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jacquin in particular looking to stall.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacquin.
Jacquin wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Jacquin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva tries to roll over but Jacquin keeps him under control.
Jacquin tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jacquin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jacquin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacquin uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
Jacquin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacquin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacquin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jacquin is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacquin has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Jacquin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jacquin is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Jacquin controlling the pace.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Jacquin trying to control the pace.
Jacquin works his way into full mount!
Jacquin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacquin throwing strikes here but Silva is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jacquin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jacquin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jacquin throws some wild stikes that Silva manages to avoid easily.
Jacquin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silva because Jacquin loaded up on that one.
Jacquin controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin content just to control the position here.
Jacquin unloads with some shots from mount but Silva bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Jacquin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Jacquin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacquin trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Jacquin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Jacquin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacquin.
Jacquin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jacquin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jacquin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Silva reverses the position - he's now on top in Jacquin's guard.
Jacquin wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Jacquin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jacquin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jacquin wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva keeping full guard, as Jacquin tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacquin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Jacquin from controlling successfully.
Jacquin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacquin looking to pass the guard.
Jacquin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jacquin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacquin slips nicely into half guard.
Jacquin content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Jacquin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Jacquin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jacquin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Gerson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva regains half guard.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacquin passes to full mount! #T4#
Jacquin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jacquin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jacquin looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Jacquin thowing shots but they're missing.
Jacquin with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacquin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin raining down shots from the mount!
Eric Jacquin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#Silva is rocked!
Jacquin 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 fight!
Eric Jacquin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacquin, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Jacquin!

Event: VFC 11 Let Them Bleed
Date: Jan 24, 2022

#R1#
Jacquin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Jacquin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacquin content to stall in guard here.
Jacquin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Giannetti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacquin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Giannetti's head.
Jacquin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Giannetti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacquin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacquin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Giannetti's head.
Giannetti keeping full guard, as Jacquin tries to pass.
Jacquin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin taking a breather here.
Jacquin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jacquin throws a strike aimed at the side of Giannetti's head but Giannetti avoids it well.#T1#
Giannetti prevents Jacquin from moving into mount.
Jacquin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jacquin scoring with punches from side control.
Jacquin advances to full mount.
Jacquin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Giannetti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jacquin is landing with some decent strikes but Giannetti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jacquin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jacquin 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.
Jacquin scoring with strikes but Giannetti is staying in there.
Giannetti is in a horrible position here. Jacquin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacquin cracks Giannetti with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Jacquin!

Event: VFC 3 Saturday Slaughter
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Guzman dives in for a single leg takedown but Jacquin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Guzman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jacquin is defending well.
Jacquin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Guzman manages to break the clinch.
Guzman is looking to clinch but Jacquin is avoiding it.
Guzman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacquin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guzman misses with the combination.
Eric Jacquin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jacquin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guzman on his heels. He'll look to pass Guzman's guard now, I'm sure.
Jacquin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guzman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guzman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Guzman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guzman wants to stand but Jacquin is controlling the position.
Jacquin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacquin passes Guzman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jacquin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jacquin wants to pass to mount but Guzman is defending the position.
Jacquin is taking a breather. Guzman 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.#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.
Guzman is in trouble now - Jacquin has advanced to mount!
Guzman is working to get back to half guard.
Jacquin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jacquin wants to take Guzman's back but he can't do it this time.
Guzman has given up his back. Will we see Jacquin going for some submissions? #T3#
Guzman trying to get back to his feet but Jacquin is in full control for now.
Jacquin keeps control of the position easily here as Guzman tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Jacquin has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Guzman! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jacquin gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Jacquin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
The Extraterrestrial tries to clinch but Jacquin is having none of it.
The Extraterrestrial throws a sloppy head kick and Jacquin moves out of range easily. #TD#
Jacquin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jacquin prevents The Extraterrestrial from improving his position.
Jacquin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The Extraterrestrial wants to control but Jacquin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but The Extraterrestrial is defending well. #SUB#
Jacquin wants to work for an arm triangle but The Extraterrestrial is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Extraterrestrial misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jacquin stalling. #T1#
Jacquin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Extraterrestrial for as long as he can get away with.
Jacquin uses his free foot to push down on The Extraterrestrial's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Extraterrestrial.
Jacquin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
The Extraterrestrial tries to lock up and control but Jacquin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Extraterrestrial can't escape the position.
The Extraterrestrial stops Jacquin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jacquin controlling the position easily from mount.
Jacquin moves to the back position.
The Extraterrestrial is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
The Extraterrestrial trying to get back to his feet but Jacquin is in full control for now. #SUB#
Jacquin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jacquin biding his time, controlling The Extraterrestrial. #T4#
Jacquin continues to stall.#SUB#
Jacquin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jacquin controlling the positon.#SUB#
Jacquin is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and The Extraterrestrial taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Jacquin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Jacquin!

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