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Event:
HFC 49:Pulkkinen vs Shlemenko
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Uneksija throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Uneksija.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uneksija displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Uneksija misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Uneksija.
A slow jab from Uneksija misses its intended target.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uneksija manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Uneksija and move into the clinch.
Uneksija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uneksija misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uneksija is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Uneksija breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uneksija punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Uneksija, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Uneksija against the cage but Uneksija circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uneksija throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Uneksija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Uneksija sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paljas Uneksija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uneksija fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Uneksija lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Uneksija misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uneksija preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uneksija can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Uneksija wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Uneksija.
Uneksija misses the jab.
Uneksija misses the body punch #TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Uneksija fights it but they end up in guard.
Uneksija preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uneksija can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uneksija is keeping the position for now.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paljas Uneksija dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Uneksija displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Uneksija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Uneksija as Jackson shoots in.
Uneksija scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Uneksija misses the target.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Uneksija. Those never looked like landing.
Uneksija lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uneksija misses with a looping left.
Uneksija finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Uneksija does it's job there.
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!
Uneksija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Uneksija throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
A big right from Uneksija misses. #T1#
Uneksija throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Uneksija looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uneksija uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Uneksija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Uneksija with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uneksija misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is taking a breather. Uneksija says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson stalling.
Further stalling from Jackson.#SU#
Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Uneksija to stand up. #T3#
Uneksija misses with a few strikes there.
Uneksija connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uneksija throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Uneksija.
Uneksija looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Uneksija moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Uneksija napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Uneksija for as long as he can get away with.
Uneksija is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson just content to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jackson.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paljas Uneksija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Uneksija misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Uneksija's legs.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Uneksija is avoiding damage well.
Jackson takes a little break here. Uneksija wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Uneksija get back to his feet.#T1#
Uneksija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Uneksija is quick to defend against it.
Danga de danga de dang - Uneksija scores with a four punch combination!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Uneksija, which made it look bad.
Uneksija misses with a two punch combination.
Uneksija misses with the combination.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Uneksija breaks away and moves out of range.
Uneksija looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uneksija.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Uneksija slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A low kick from Uneksija is predictable there #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson stays in close to Uneksija's body and controls the position. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeAndre Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Jackson continues to stall.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Uneksija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Uneksija connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Uneksija misses the jab.
Uneksija goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A low kick from Uneksija misses #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uneksija won't be happy with that.
Jackson staying calm.#T4#
Jackson is working Uneksija over with some ground and pound from side control.
Paljas Uneksija is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ES2#
Uneksija sneaks out the side door and pushes Jackson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson slips a jab from Uneksija.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uneksija throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
DeAndre Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paljas Uneksija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uneksija 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paljas Uneksija!
After winning the bout, Paljas Uneksija 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:
HFC 43:Yamamoto vs Gracie
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Cannon is looking to improve his position.
Cannon trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Cannon taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannon wants to control but Jackson passes into side.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cannon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HFC Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Cannon is looking for a sweep.
Cannon being controlled for a moment.
Cannon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cannon wants to advance to full mount but Jackson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cannon wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.#T2#
Cannon is stalling in the full guard.
Cannon trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Cannon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Cannon misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Cannon fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannon keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cannon trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cannon 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.#T4##SUB#
Cannon has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Cannon keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Cannon wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cannon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cannon wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Cannon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jackson blocks a head kick by Cannon.
#TD#
Cannon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Cannon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cannon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Jackson wants to control but Cannon is having none of it.
Cannon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cannon looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cannon.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Cannon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cannon throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2##SUB#
Cannon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Jackson kicks off Cannon and gets to his feet.
Cannon misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DeAndre Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannon is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Cannon is trying to control but can't.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cannon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cannon is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Jackson is trying to control. Cannon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Jackson is thwarting Cannon's attempts to control the position.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Cannon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson stalling. #SUB#
Cannon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Cannon looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson not doing much here.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.
Cannon punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannon wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Cannon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeAndre Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cannon misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Cannon manages to get back to half guard.
Cannon moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Cannon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cannon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Cannon's legs - danger averted.
Cannon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cannon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cannon wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T1#
Cannon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jackson stays in close to Cannon's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Cannon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Cannon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cannon stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Cannon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Cannon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cannon stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Cannon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cannon drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cannon as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jackson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cannon! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Todd Cannon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Todd Cannon made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
HFC 36:Tarasov vs Nonu
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manik trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manik trying to strike off his back.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson is working Manik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manik won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Manik wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Manik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Manik has Jackson in his guard.#REVR#
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Manik being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manik throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Manik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Manik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Manik keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Manik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson trying to control but Manik is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Manik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Manik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Manik wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manik lands an upkick as Jackson stands over him.#SUB2#
Manik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Manik will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson is working Manik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.#SUB2#
Manik looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
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 DeAndre Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Manik 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.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manik with a poor takedown #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Manik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manik.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manik can do to turn this around?
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Manik keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manik doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jackson stays in close to Manik's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Manik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Manik's brow.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manik is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Manik being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Manik from controlling successfully.
Manik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Manik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson 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.
Manik landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Manik from controlling successfully.
Manik postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manik on the ground.
Jackson wants to stand but Manik is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
DeAndre Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alk Manik.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Manik actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manik trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manik wants to get back to his feet.
Manik is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Jackson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Manik is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
DeAndre Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here as Jackson stalls from top position.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manik keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manik being controlled for a moment.
Manik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Manik is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Manik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Manik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manik is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Manik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manik.
Manik missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Manik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head. #SUB2#
Manik is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manik to get the leverage.
Manik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Manik is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jackson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jackson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Manik throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T4#
Manik is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Manik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manik is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Manik is looking to reverse the position.
Manik wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Manik is being controlled here.
Manik tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Manik is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position.
Manik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Manik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Alk Manik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeAndre Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeAndre Jackson.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeAndre Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Forcover slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Forcover connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Forcover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Forcover lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Forcover grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jackson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Forcover cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Run Forcover!
After winning the bout, Run Forcover 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: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Duncan moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.#TD#
Jackson is trying to trip Duncan. He has hold of a leg but Duncan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Duncan has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson stays in close to Duncan's body and controls the position.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Duncan is being controlled here.
Duncan is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it. #T1#
Jackson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Duncan for as long as he can get away with.
Duncan wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson controlling from side mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duncan is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Duncan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson 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.
Duncan tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Duncan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Duncan is looking for a sweep.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson is staying tight to Duncan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jackson continues to stall.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#
Duncan is rocked!
Jackson cracks Duncan with a big elbow.
Duncan is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Duncan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Duncan's face as Jackson controls the position.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
More hug and hope from Jackson.
Jackson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Duncan looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jackson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeAndre Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Duncan misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Duncan misses with a series of wild punches.
Duncan tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Duncan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Jackson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Duncan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson stands up over Duncan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duncan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Duncan keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson stays in close to Duncan's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Duncan wants to control the action here but instead Jackson manages to pass to full mount!
Duncan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Duncan is rocked!
Duncan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Duncan is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jackson! Duncan is hurt baaadly! Jackson is firing away with more strikes - Duncan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeAndre Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Duncan tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Duncan gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Duncan manages to retain guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Duncan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson won't allow Duncan to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duncan to the mat! Duncan manages to get full guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB2#
Duncan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duncan's guard.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Duncan won't allow it.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Duncan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Duncan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Duncan's hands, connecting with Duncan's forehead.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duncan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Duncan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Duncan's head. #ROC#
Duncan is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Jackson dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Duncan has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). DeAndre Jackson!
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