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GKNY 126 - Cruz vs Mohammed
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1# McGregor moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body. McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# McGregor takes the fight into the clinch. McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head. Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the cage. McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow. McGregor lands with a left to the head. McGregor scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGregor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
I was talking to McGregor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! McGregor lands with a light punch inside. Jackson is trying to push McGregor away but McGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1# A shot in the inside from McGregor. McGregor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. McGregor lands a knee to the head.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGregor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around. McGregor tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage. Jackson tries to break free but McGregor pushes him back against the cage. McGregor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#KD# McGregor drops Jackson with a big knee straight up the middle! Jackson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC# Jackson is rocked! 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!#CL# McGregor clinches with his opponent.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him? A short uppercut from McGregor. McGregor creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jackson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jackson drops to his knees and McGregor pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGregor! An out of breath and clearly excited Connor McGregor thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GKNY 122 - Lilard vs Man
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Morris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Morris throws a head kick that misses and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morris thinking. Horrible takedown attempt by Morris or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad. Morris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Morris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Morris.
Morris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jackson stalks Morris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morris's face. Morris staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2# Morris has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris. Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mike Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Morris. Morris tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Jackson lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Morris fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Morris.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morris manages to circle out of the way. Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morris feints the counter takedown. Jackson lands with a shot to the body. Morris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks in the buildup to the fight. Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morris. Morris misses with a double jab
letting Jackson counter with a right hand. Morris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Morris misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Morris doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson stuns Morris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morris was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson. Morris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.#T2# Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Morris misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Morris throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it. No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morris throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Mike Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Morris misses with a few strikes there.
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. Morris checks a low kick from Jackson. Morris throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2# It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut. Morris misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Morris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3# Morris swinging wildly here.
Morris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson is looking to counter punch. Jackson scores with a jab. Morris acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jackson misses with a body shot.
Morris throws a combination that misses and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Morris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morris throws a head kick that misses. Morris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson. Morris looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Morris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morris misses with a shot to the body #CL# and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4# 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 is trying to break the clinch but Morris has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# Morris pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Morris won't let him. #SUB2# Morris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Morris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
Jackson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Morris controls his leg. #SUB2# Morris actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jackson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Jackson's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Morris.
Morris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively. Morris just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Morris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Jackson does no damage. Morris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Morris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morris throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range. Jackson throws a series of punches but Morris avoids them all with ease. A head kick by Morris misses and Jackson counters with a straight right hand. Jackson is looking to wear down Morris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Morris misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Morris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. Morris slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Morris walks into a left hand. Jackson dodges the punch combination from Morris.
Mike Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morris lands a two punch combo.
Morris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Morris throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Morris goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward. Morris throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease. Morris is breathing heavily. Morris lands a slapping body shot.
#T2# Morris shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Morris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mike Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Morris. This has been an exciting period of action! Morris with a lazy takedown attempt and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Morris shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense. Jackson connects with a jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson. Jackson connects with a body shot. Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Morris closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side and Jackson counters with a nice body shot. Jackson throws a head kick but Morris moves out of range.
Morris throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. Morris misses with an uppercut
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab. Morris fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Morris blocks a low kick nicely. Morris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. Jab from Jackson. Morris takes a body punch but keeps moving. Morris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. Morris wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance. Morris shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Morris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Morris doesn't succeed with the takedown and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Morris swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL# and Jackson counters by clinching up. #T4# Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morris misses with a punch on the inside.
Morris keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Morris's takedown attempt.
Morris throws a head punch that misses. Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morris has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Morris misses with the combination.
Morris throws a combination that misses and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Melvin Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A combination from Morris does no damage. Morris fails to land with a series of punches.
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Morris takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jackson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mike Jackson's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Morris tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily and Jackson counters with a straight right hand. Morris takes one to the chin there. Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morris misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morris throws out the jab. Jackson takes a swing at Morris's ribcage but misses. Jackson throws a series of punches but Morris avoids them all with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morris with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson. Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Morris keeps him there for the moment. Morris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Morris has the dominant position. Morris is looking to take this one to the mat. Mike Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Morris. Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Morris.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Morris won't allow it.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Morris has the dominant position.#BC# Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense. #TD2# Morris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Morris persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Jackson is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Morris slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead. Jackson trying to hold on to Morris's head to control him but Morris postures up.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
#T2# Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morris scores with a couple of nice shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Morris is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jackson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Melvin Morris! A relieved looking Melvin Morris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GKNY 118 - Man vs Funk II
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Jackson looks to land a combination but Hess avoids it well. Hess changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD# Hess decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Hess is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson! Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB# Hess goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Hess's guard.
Hess seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Jackson wants to stand but Hess is controlling his posture from full guard. Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Hess pushes a forearm under Jackson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Hess!
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Event:
GKNY 113 - Momochi vs Nilsen
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Letang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Letang has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Letang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Letang dives into Jackson's guard. Jackson wants to stand up but Letang is controlling him. Letang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Letang forces his way into half guard.#SUB# Letang wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson pushes Letang off looking to stand but Letang dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Letang in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jackson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Letang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Letang!
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Event:
GKNY 107 - Durden vs Tsoi
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1# Morris throws a combination that misses and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Morris backing up. Morris nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes. Morris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morris.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morris. Morris misses with a few strikes there.
Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter. Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morris circles away quickly and effectively. Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Morris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Morris. Morris looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2# It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Morris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. Morris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Morris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Morris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. Jackson dodges the punch combination from Morris.
#T1# Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morris works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination. Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morris moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Morris shoots in but no luck this time. A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination. Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson throws a series of punches but Morris moves out of range. Mike Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morris throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Morris throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes. We've been informed that Morris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Morris misses with the combination.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2# No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Morris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morris throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Morris avoids nicely. Some bone on bone action there as Morris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Jackson does no damage. Jackson walks into a left hand. Morris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Morris throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. Morris throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely. Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Morris cracks Jackson with a good jab. Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3# Morris scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morris looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range. Morris connects with a nice looking jab.
Morris throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson works Morris's body with a nice hook. Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morris circles away quickly and effectively. A punch combination from Morris misses. Jackson thinks about countering with a body kick. Morris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Morris jabs at Jackson's body. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Morris moves out of range easily. Nice shot lands for Jackson. Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4# Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mike Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Morris. Jackson looks to land a combination but Morris avoids it well. Morris throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD# Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Morris down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Morris back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Morris is rocked! Jackson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Morris drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jackson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Morris's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Jackson! Mike Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GKNY 103 - Payton vs Ramses
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Ghost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo. Ghost connects with an inside leg kick. Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ghost with a series of wild strikes but Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jackson misses with a low kick.
Ghost is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Jackson cracks a nice hook into Ghost's ribs. Ghost throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ghost slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Ghost lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily. Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghost checks it well. Jackson misses with a low kick.
#CL2# Ghost has managed to clinch.
Ghost keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ghost prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch. Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ghost has double underhooks. Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage. Ghost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# Ghost throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson. Ghost scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2# It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut. Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ghost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghost misses with a body punch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage. Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ghost lands a body punch. Jackson tries to break free but Ghost pushes him back against the cage. Ghost has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ghost tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage. #T2# Ghost misses with a body punch.
Ghost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson. Ghost swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. Ghost misses with some punches.
Ghost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ghost just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather. A hook to the body from Ghost.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ghost lands with a right to the head. Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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. Ghost lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3# Good body shot from Ghost.
Ghost pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jackson tries to break the clinch but Ghost is controlling the position. Ghost throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson. Jackson tries to break the clinch but Ghost is controlling the position. Jackson prevents a body shot from Ghost. Jackson is trying to break free. Ghost tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ghost has double underhooks. Ghost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away. Ghost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4# Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghost keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ghost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ghost is controlling him. Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ghost lands with a right to the head. Ghost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow. Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Ghost keeps him there for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ghost scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson. Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hifives Ghost dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Jackson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Ghost moves out of range easily. Jackson throws a series of punches but Ghost moves out of range. A combination from Ghost does no damage. Ghost ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson. Jackson throws a series of punches but Ghost avoids them all with ease. Ghost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ghost scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jackson looks to land a combination but Ghost avoids it well. Ghost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2# Jackson is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ghost steps in with a hook that catches Jackson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ghost follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jackson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hifives Ghost!
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Event:
GKNY 94 - Markovic v Guk
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# Jackson walks into a jab. Hughes checks a leg kick. Jackson lands with a nice combination. Hughes backs away looking to recover. Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Jackson. Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Jackson. Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight. Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Hughes.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hughes wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range. Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side. #T1# Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hughes misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily. Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination! Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing. Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it. Hughes looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely. Nice straight punches there by Hughes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hughes. A swing and a miss from Hughes. Hughes throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily. Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mike Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Hughes.#T2# Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hughes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes. Hughes throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mike Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackson slips a straight right by Hughes. Hughes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Jackson works over Hughes's head and body with a nice combination. Jackson lands a nice hook to Hughes's body. Hughes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2# Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hughes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3# Hughes controlling from the top position. Hughes is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hughes has managed to sneak the leg through. Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2# Hughes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily. Ground and pound from Hughes. Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jackson taking some punishment here, with Hughes in his half guard. Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hughes lands with a punch from half guard. Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes. #T4# Hughes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hughes connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple. Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2# Hughes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hughes wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position. Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working. Hughes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Jackson will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Jackson feints and then cracks Hughes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hughes down. Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jackson scores with a nice strike. Jackson with a jab. Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Hughes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hughes trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. Hughes chips away with some ground and pound. Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground. Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head. 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! Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2# Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1# Hughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2# Jackson is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hughes lands a couple of elbows. Hughes trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. Hughes content to stall in guard here. Jackson seems to have got his legs back now. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. Hughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2# Hughes throwing strikes but missing. Hughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely. Hughes stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Jackson trying to control the position.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control. Hughes cracks Jackson with a solid left hand. Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow. Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control. Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow. Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2# It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut. Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow. Hughes stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hughes throws a big right hand that misses. Jackson being controlled here, momentarily. Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head. Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Hughes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4# Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Jackson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hughes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jackson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hughes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronson Hughes! Bronson Hughes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It was great to get back in the cage. I'm looking forward to more fights, and I'll be looking to finish. Always.'.
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Event:
GKNY 81 - Fist v McKenzie
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Kozlov misses with a straight right. Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov. Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov. Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson moves out of range as Kozlov strikes. Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jackson connects with the punch. A punch combination from Jackson misses. Kozlov misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kozlov thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kozlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kozlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.#T1# Jackson throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy. Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kozlov misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. Kozlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination! Kozlov tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Kozlov. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson swinging wildly here.
Kozlov misses the jab. Jackson throws a big counter combination but Kozlov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2# Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it. Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kozlov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Kozlov misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away. Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kozlov misses with a combination
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kozlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Kozlov.#T3# Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss! Jackson stalks Kozlov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kozlov's face. Kozlov staggers backwards, shaken. Kozlov misses with a wild body shot. Jackson is looking for a counter combo. Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kozlov misses with a wild body shot. An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target. Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozlov. Jackson moves out of range of the strikes. Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jackson slips a jab from Kozlov. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kozlov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4# A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target. Kozlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jackson slips under a jab. No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it. Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kozlov. Kozlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov. Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kozlov manages to circle out of the way. Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson. Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A jab from Kozlov finds it's way through Jackson's defenses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jackson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Kozlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jackson slips a jab from Kozlov. As Kozlov looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Kozlov just gets out of the way. Mike Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jackson moves away from the strike by Kozlov. Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kozlov clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Mike Jackson is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. A big right from Jackson misses. Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
#T1# Kozlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kozlov swinging wildly here.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov. Kozlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kozlov with a hook. Jackson misses with a combination
and Kozlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.#T2# Kozlov swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to counter punch. Kozlov throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range. Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely. Kozlov slips under a jab from Jackson. Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively. Kozlov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kozlov lands with a cross. Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Kozlov checks it. A combination from Kozlov does no damage. #T3# Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Kozlov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well. Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A big right from Kozlov misses. A big right from Kozlov misses. #TD2# Kozlov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Jackson is looking to get back to is feet but Kozlov passes into side control.
Kozlov scoring with punches and elbows. #T4# Kozlov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Check out the look on Kozlov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kozlov throwing shots but missing, from side control. Kozlov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Jackson sneaks back into half guard. Kozlov is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position. Kozlov controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Jab from Kozlov. Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jackson misses with a hook. Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jackson misses with a combination
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab. Kozlov misses with a hook. Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.#T1# Nice defenses there by Kozlov. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy. Jackson connects with a body shot. Nice shot by Kozlov. Kozlov connects with a crisp jab. Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively. Kozlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kozlov shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well. Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Kozlov backpedaling.
Kozlov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov. Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.#T2# Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a left to the body. Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov. Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Mike Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Kozlov throws a hook but Jackson blocks it. Jackson misses the shot to the body. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.#T3# Kozlov lands a lovely overhand right. Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kozlov eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Jackson misses with a hook. Kozlov ducked under it nicely. Kozlov with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily. Kozlov walks into a left hand. Kozlov misses the jab. Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range. Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter. Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kozlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson. Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4# Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov. Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kozlov is out of range. Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing. Jackson defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand. As Kozlov looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Kozlov just gets out of the way. A jab from Kozlov misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov. Kozlov misses with a looping left. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov. Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kozlov.#CL2# Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ruban Kozlov. Well Kozlov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruban Kozlov! Ruban Kozlov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GKNY 75 - Monk v Powell
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# A punch combination from Jackson misses. Jackson misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Letang counters by clinching up. Letang lands with a left to the head. Letang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head. Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Letang keeps him there for the moment. Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Letang's takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Letang has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2# Letang has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Letang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Letang dives into Jackson's guard. Letang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Letang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1# Letang landing some decent shots from guard. Letang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Letang connects with a couple of short punches. Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Letang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jackson is trying to hold Letang in close to prevent damage but Letang has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2# Letang is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jackson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Letang!
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Event:
GKNY 70 - Brewer V Gumption
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1# Obukhov throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. #CL2# Obukhov darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage. 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. Jackson avoiding damage as Obukhov throws knees to the body.
Obukhov can't get the takedown.
Obukhov has Jackson pushed against the cage. Obukhov stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Obukhov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Obukhov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Obukhov looking for a takedown. Mike Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Obukhov.#BC# Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Artem Obukhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson sizes up Obukhov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Obukhov misses the shot to the body. Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Obukhov and move into the clinch. Obukhov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Obukhov looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. #T1# A combination from Jackson does no damage. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Jackson prevents a body shot from Obukhov. Jackson is trying to break free. Obukhov stalling in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Obukhov is controlling him. Obukhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obukhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2# It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut. Obukhov lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment. #T2# The referee is keeping an eye on Obukhov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Obukhov has the dominant position. Obukhov misses with a body punch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Obukhov trying to land knees to the body.
Obukhov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage. Obukhov misses with a body punch.
Obukhov tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Obukhov back against the cage. Obukhov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obukhov. Obukhov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3##TD2# Obukhov wants the takedown. Jackson is fighting it off but Obukhov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jackson's guard against the cage. Obukhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now. Obukhov won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. Obukhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Obukhov is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Obukhov is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Obukhov has managed to sneak the leg through. Obukhov trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. Obukhov not landing any meaningful shots this time. Obukhov is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4# Obukhov moves nicely into side control. Obukhov is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Obukhov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Obukhov's guard! Nice work there by Jackson! Obukhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Obukhov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Obukhov is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Obukhov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Jackson's cut. That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Obukhov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Obukhov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Obukhov works Jackson's body with a nice hook. Obukhov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2# Obukhov clinches. Obukhov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Obukhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Obukhov can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Obukhov misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Obukhov has him pressed against the cage. Obukhov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Obukhov misses with a body punch.
Obukhov can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Obukhov has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jackson tries to break free but Obukhov pushes him back against the cage. Obukhov prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch. Obukhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike. Obukhov keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Obukhov keeps him there for the moment. Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Obukhov has him pressed against the cage. Obukhov tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Obukhov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Obukhov fails to land. #T2# Obukhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson is trying to break free. Jackson misses with a body punch.
Obukhov is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Obukhov's takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Obukhov has double underhooks. Obukhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Obukhov.
Obukhov tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Obukhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Obukhov misses and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Jackson throws a leg kick but Obukhov checks it. #TD2# Obukhov drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Artem Obukhov has got the better of the ground game so far. Obukhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Obukhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Obukhov passes into half guard.
Obukhov is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jackson is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Obukhov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2# Obukhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Obukhov eventually gives up the hold. Obukhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4# Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obukhov on the ground. Obukhov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Obukhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Obukhov slows the pace down in half guard. Jackson moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson has momentary wrist control but Obukhov slips an elbow through the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Obukhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mike Jackson's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Obukhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away. A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. Jackson misses with an uppercut. Obukhov saw that one coming. Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obukhov counters with a right hand to the body. Obukhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Obukhov avoids the body shot from Jackson.
#TD2# Obukhov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Obukhov drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Obukhov off! Obukhov jumps back into Jackson's guard. Obukhov stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position. #T1# Obukhov pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Jackson tries to get to full guard but Obukhov has control of the leg. Obukhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Obukhov stalling away here and it's allowed Jackson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Jackson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Obukhov dives into side control.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position. Obukhov cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2# Obukhov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Artem Obukhov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Jackson tries to improve position but can't. Obukhov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson! Obukhov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3##T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Let's hope that Obukhov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Mike Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Obukhov. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Artem Obukhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Obukhov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Obukhov! During a confident post fight interview, Artem Obukhov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GKNY 64 - Huseyin V Momochi
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease. We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range. Kozlov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kozlov shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well. Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson. A decent looking cross lands there for Kozlov. Kozlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it. Kozlov misses the shot to the body. It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jackson jabs at Kozlov's body. Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1# Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kozlov jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well. Kozlov shoots in but no luck this time. Nice uppercut there from Kozlov. Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab. Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. A lazy left from Kozlov finds it's target. Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson. Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss. Kozlov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kozlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.#T2# Kozlov misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Kozlov will be more careful next time no doubt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kozlov throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A punch combination from Jackson misses. Jackson throws a right and a left that Kozlov avoids nicely. Kozlov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.#CL2# Kozlov closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jackson throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Kozlov counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard. Kozlov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Kozlov is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kozlov stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position. Kozlov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kozlov works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kozlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kozlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kozlov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4# Kozlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kozlov lands a nice short elbow. Kozlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlov on the ground. Kozlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kozlov content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kozlov moves into range and connects with a jab. Kozlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Mike Jackson is winning the standup battle so far. Jackson slips a jab from Kozlov. A big right from Kozlov misses. Kozlov misses with a straight left. A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Kozlov lands. Kozlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kozlov scores with a body shot.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1# Kozlov misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kozlov misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. Jackson moves out of range as Kozlov strikes. Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Kozlov. Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch. Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Kozlov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# A low kick from Jackson misses and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut. A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target. #TD2# Kozlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Kozlov getting side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kozlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Kozlov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position. Kozlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Ruban Kozlov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Jackson taking some punishment here, with Kozlov in his half guard. Kozlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Kozlov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kozlov content to control rather than advance. Nice strikes from Kozlov there. #T4# Kozlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Kozlov working Jackson over with strikes. Kozlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Kozlov scoring with strikes to the body and head. Kozlov works his way into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruban Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mike Jackson's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Kozlov looks to clinch and Jackson counters with a two punch combo. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away. Kozlov avoids the body shot from Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy. Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ruban Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Kozlov drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
#BC# Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well. Kozlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Kozlov's defenses. Kozlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kozlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Kozlov throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. A combination from Kozlov does no damage. Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Kozlov dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Kozlov's head and hops out. Kozlov misses with a looping right. Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination! Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kozlov misses with a looping left. Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kozlov should have avoided that one. Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kozlov. Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off. A swing and a miss from Jackson. Kozlov feints the counter takedown. Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Kozlov misses the jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson slips a straight right by Kozlov.#CL2# Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Kozlov has taken the fight into the clinch. Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson blocking some punches.
#T3# Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kozlov lands a nice uppercut. Kozlov lands with a light punch inside. Kozlov lands with a left to the head. Kozlov is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now. Mike Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruban Kozlov. Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it. Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozlov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2# Kozlov clinches up against the cage.#T4##BC2# Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Kozlov. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kozlov tries to clinch up. Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kozlov dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut! Kozlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mike Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet. Jackson stuffs the takedown. Jackson throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease. Kozlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ruban Kozlov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ruban Kozlov. I've got Kozlov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruban Kozlov! Ruban Kozlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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