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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Destroyer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Destroyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Destroyer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Destroyer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Destroyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Jackson prevents Destroyer from moving into mount.
Destroyer has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Destroyer has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Destroyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Destroyer is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Destroyer extends the arm and Jackson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chicken Destroyer!
After winning the bout, Chicken Destroyer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2023 |
#R1#
David lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson with a poor takedown #TD2#
and David counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by David.
David keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
David lands a couple of decent looking shots.
David with a flurry of punches that miss.
David lands a couple of elbows.
David is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but David has managed to sneak the leg through.
David lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
David wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but David scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
David scores with a big shot! Jackson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jackson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corin David!
Our winner, Corin David, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 29
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
Charles Jackson had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 150.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Steven Maxwell was cancelled. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 22
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ball pinned against the cage. Ball gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ball tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Ball forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Ball throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ball tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ball has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson throws Ball to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball fails to land the takedown.
Charles Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirsnick Khari Ball.#T1##CL#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ball, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ball pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson stays in close to Ball's body and controls the position. #SU#
Jackson gets to his feet - Ball follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ball has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is pushing Ball up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ball blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Ball blocks a body shot from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ball fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Ball breaks from the clinch.
Ball's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ball duly obliges. #CL2#
Ball closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ball blocks the elbow strike.
Ball has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Ball is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ball has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ball shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirsnick Khari Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Ball shoots in.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ball swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ball.
Ball darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Ball into the cage. #T4##CL2#
Ball has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Ball blocks with his arms.
Ball leaning against his opponent.
Ball tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ball blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Ball controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Charles Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ball shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Ball and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Ball forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ball has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ball pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ball is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #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.
Ball looking for a sweep. Not yet Ball, not yet.
Ball not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Jackson stands up and waves to Ball to follow him. #CL2#
Ball clinches with his opponent.
Ball jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Ball around his waist. Ball gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charles Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirsnick Khari Ball.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ball is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ball forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ball is defending well.#T3#
Ball tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Ball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Ball shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Ball works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Jackson has been cut.
Ball shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ball's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Ball tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Ball manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Ball fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Ball's 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!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ball's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirsnick Khari Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ball fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ball blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ball closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Ball getting side control.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to control but Ball is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ball is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson controlling the position for now.#T1#
Ball is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ball prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson wants to control but Ball is keeping busy.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jackson forces Ball back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2##SU2#
Ball gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ball pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ball moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson tries to break free but Ball pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ball drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Ball working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Ball seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Ball is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson postures up.
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.
Jackson trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ball looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirsnick Khari Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ball 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirsnick Khari Ball! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 16
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Franklin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franklin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Franklin lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Franklin throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Franklin and move into the clinch position.
Franklin looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson moves out of range as Franklin strikes.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Franklin quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson prevents Franklin from standing back up.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES#
Franklin kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franklin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head. #CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franklin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Jackson prevents Franklin from breaking the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Franklin tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franklin is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks. #TD2#
Jackson jumps guard.
#SU#
Franklin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Franklin in a clinch.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Franklin can't break the clinch.
Franklin is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Franklin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Franklin wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Jackson 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.
Franklin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Franklin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3##SU#
Franklin gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Franklin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franklin swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
#CL2#
Franklin gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Franklin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson has Franklin pressed against the cage, preventing Franklin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franklin avoids it.
Franklin managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Franklin shrugs off.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Franklin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklin tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Franklin wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franklin's efforts to push away.
Franklin working hard to break the clinch.
Franklin wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Franklin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franklin is trying to break free.
Franklin tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
A short right from Jackson. #ROC2#Franklin is rocked!
Jackson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Franklin to his knees! Jackson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Jackson!
Poor Franklin spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll never be Rich Franklin'. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 10
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Mora missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Mora misses with a straight left.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Mora pushes him away.
Mora lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like Charles Jackson has been cut.
Mora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mora lands a jab.
Mora drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jackson right on the button. Jackson goes down! Mora follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mora gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammed Mora!
A very excited looking Muhammed Mora rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 4
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Donald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donald connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Charles Jackson has been cut.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nathaniel Donald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donald misses with a straight right.
Donald lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Donald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Donald shrugs off.
Donald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Donald tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Donald back against the cage.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Donald's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Nathaniel Donald has been cut.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Donald is breathing heavily.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Donald stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Donald won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Donald did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2#
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Donald.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donald.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Donald misses with a straight right.
Donald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Donald misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donald passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Donald moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Donald in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jackson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nathaniel Donald!
A very excited looking Nathaniel Donald made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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