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Event:
Bravado 18: Berget v Jones
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1# Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at LOD: Black Label that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kicker swats him away and circles back towards the center. A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Kicker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kicker there as he acknowledges the shot. Jackson throws a series of punches but Kicker avoids them all with ease. Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top. Nice shot lands for Jackson. Jackson blocks a jab. Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kicker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL# Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kicker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Kicker's ribcage. This has been an exciting period of action! Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Kicker controls the action.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1# Jackson working hard to break the clinch. Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow. Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kicker is looking for a takedown. Kicker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it. Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Kicker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses. Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kicker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2# Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicker. Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicker's elbow. Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage. Kicker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Kicker's takedown attempt.
Eric Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kicker. Kicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands an elbow inside. 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 gets underhooks to prevent Kicker's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage. Kicker avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
#T3# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker. Jackson is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC# Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Kicker moves away from the strike by Jackson. Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicker. A jab lands there for Jackson. Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicker. Kicker scores with a hook. Kicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Kicker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kicker.#T4##CL# Jackson darts in and clinches Kicker up against the cage. Jackson lands with a right to the head. Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. Kicker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kicker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle. Kicker lands with a right to the head. Kicker has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jackson misses with a body punch.
Kicker's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kicker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Kicker avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Kicker blocks a body shot from Jackson. Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kicker backwards. Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Kicker controls the action.
Jackson presses Kicker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jackson dominated that round. That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kicker circles away.
Kicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kicker misses with a straight left. Jackson blocks a jab.#CL# Jackson forces Kicker back against the cage and clinches. Kicker tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kicker avoids it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kicker blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kicker prevents a body shot from Jackson. A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. Eric Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut. Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage. Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kicker backwards. Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1# Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kicker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it. Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage. Jackson lands with a left to the head. Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicker tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Kicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2# Kicker manages to break the clinch.
Kicker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kicker misses with an uppercut. James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kicker's hands. Eric Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL# Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Kicker in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kicker pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kicker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kicker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle. #BC2# Kicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a hook. Kicker ducked under it nicely. Kicker staying out of range there. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicker moves away. Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kicker moved out of range nicely. A slow jab from Kicker misses its intended target. Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kicker swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Kicker misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. A combination from Jackson does no damage. Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kicker can do to turn this around? Kicker tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Kicker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.#T3# Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage. Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kicker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eric Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kicker. Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Jackson misses with a knee to the head. Kicker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle. Jackson tries a body shot but Kicker blocks it.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4# Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut. Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
#BC2# Kicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Kicker in a clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker. Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. Kicker tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kicker blocks it with crossed arms. Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Kicker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Kicker blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jackson dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Kicker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kicker should have avoided that one. Kicker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson. Kicker misses with an uppercut. Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kicker lands a nice looking body shot.
Kicker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kicker's head. Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kicker. That did some damage! Kicker takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses. Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kicker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicker. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Kicker has knocked Jackson down with a huge combo! Kicker steps away and waves a wobbly Jackson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Jackson is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Eric Jackson has been cut.#CL2# Kicker gets a clinch. Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2# Kicker breaks the clinch.
Kicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson. Kicker is stalking Jackson. Jackson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kicker, and it's lights out! Jackson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Kicker! A very excited looking James Kicker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Bravado 12: Road to Glory
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike. Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masterson or not. Jackson leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson. Masterson is looking to take this one to the mat. Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson. A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson taking a breather. A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Masterson is breathing heavily. Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head. Masterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson. 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 clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1# Jackson lands with a left to the head. Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Masterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards. Masterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2# Masterson is rocked! Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Oh Masterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jackson lands with a right to the head. Jackson is working Masterson over against the cage. Jackson avoiding damage.
Jackson lands an elbow inside. A shot in the inside from Jackson. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson pushes Masterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Masterson seems to have got his legs back now. Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage. Jackson landing knees to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Julian Masterson has been cut.#T2# Jackson lands an elbow inside. Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masterson backwards. #BC2# Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2# Jackson clinches up with Masterson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Masterson. Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2# Masterson gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch. Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masterson's defenses. #T3# Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jackson lands a nice elbow. Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masterson's defenses. Jackson with a knee to the head.
#BC2# Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick but Masterson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose. Jackson lunges at Masterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masterson's hand. The fighters circle, before Jackson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Masterson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jackson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Eric Jackson! Eric 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:
Bravado 3: Brown vs Dimotroglu
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1# Jackson lands a high kick!
Salazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses. Salazar misses with a wild combination.
Salazar misses with a wild combination.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salazar takes a step back to recover. Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2# Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salazar is defending well for now. Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Salazar wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1# Jackson gets through Salazar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Salazar looking for a takedown. Salazar misses with the head strike.
Salazar lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head. Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Salazar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Salazar taking a breather. #BC2# Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Salazar fails with a takedown attempt. Jackson connects with a leg kick. Salazar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2# Jackson moves into the clinch. Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Salazar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Jackson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson clobbers Salazar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Salazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2# Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.#CL2# Jackson closes the distance and clinches. Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Salazar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson pushes Salazar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salazar blocks it with crossed arms. Jackson avoiding damage.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson. Salazar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I was talking to Salazar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short uppercut from Jackson. Jackson lands an elbow just above Salazar 's eye. Salazar tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Salazar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Salazar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jackson wants to control from the top but Salazar keeps moving. Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Salazar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Salazar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jackson looking to control.
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Salazar looking to pass the guard. Salazar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB# Salazar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Jackson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson lands a right hand. Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salazar's defenses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jackson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Nice body kick from Jackson. Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Jackson closes the distance and clinches. Jackson lands a shoulder strike. Salazar trying to land knees to the body.
Salazar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. Jackson lands with a left to the head. Salazar has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Salazar in his tracks for a moment. Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2# Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Jackson has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salazar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salazar is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1# Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salazar blocks it with crossed arms. Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eric Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A nice left hand lands by Salazar.
Jackson is struggling to control the position. Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD# Salazar pulls guard. #SU2# Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Salazar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Salazar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Salazar throws a body shot but no joy. Jackson keeps the fight on the outside. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Jackson rushes Salazar and presses him up against the cage.#T2# Salazar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head. Salazar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Salazar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salazar's head. Eric Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Salazar moves into the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Salazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. Salazar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salazar misses with some punches.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Salazar. Salazar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Salazar can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jackson. Salazar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3# Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Jackson pushes Salazar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salazar backwards. Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
#ROC2# Salazar is rocked! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Oh Salazar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! With the fighters up against the cage, Salazar throws an elbow but misses. Jackson lands an uppercut. Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salazar's efforts to push away. Salazar fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salazar seems to have got his legs back now. Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salazar. Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Salazar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jackson lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson scores with a nice head shot. Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4# Salazar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A head kick from Jackson lands but Salazar takes it in his stride. #CL# Salazar takes the fight into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson. Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow. Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Salazar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson. Salazar misses with the head strike.
Salazar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson lands with a short shot to the head. Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salazar's defenses. Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Jackson darts in and clinches Salazar up against the cage. Salazar lands a left hand.
Salazar tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Salazar drops back down to his feet.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Salazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. Salazar tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2# Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2# Jackson clinches up with Salazar and pushes him back against the cage. Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Salazar misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salazar's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson lands an uppercut. Jackson lands a right hand. Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
#T1# Salazar takes an elbow to the forehead. Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salazar blocks it with crossed arms. Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Salazar misses with some punches.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salazar.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salazar backwards. Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salazar paws at him with a jab and circles away. It looked like Salazar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jackson keeps Salazar at a distance using the push kick. Salazar 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 takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2# Salazar is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Salazar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Salazar is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jackson throws a head kick but Salazar moves out of range.
Jackson lands with a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Jackson clinches. Jackson tries a knee to the head but Salazar blocks it.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut. Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jackson lands with a left to the head. Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Salazar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Salazar scores with a hook to the body. Salazar is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3# A short uppercut from Salazar. Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Salazar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Salazar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salazar backwards. Salazar is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks. Salazar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salazar throws a head kick that misses. Salazar closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Salazar pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salazar. Jackson connects with a high kick. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Salazar closes the distance and clinches. #T4# Salazar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Salazar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salazar jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Salazar around his waist. Salazar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Salazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Eric Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Salazar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now. Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Willie Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Salazar throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Eric Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jackson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Jackson! Eric Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
In Cage
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Whitersson lands a jab to Jackson's midsection. Jackson misses with a straight right. Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Whitersson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. O Whitersson swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
O Whitersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. O Whitersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson. O Whitersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jackson tries to clinch and O Whitersson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick. Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles and O Whitersson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. 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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Whitersson manages to avoid it. Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1# O Whitersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been informed that O Whitersson 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. Jackson throws a hook to the side of O Whitersson's head but O Whitersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Whitey O Whitersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. O Whitersson throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily. O Whitersson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks O Whitersson with an uppercut! Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Whitersson is looking for the big counter here. O Whitersson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson thuds his right hand into O Whitersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. O Whitersson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson lands a head kick!
#CL# Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! O Whitersson presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2# O Whitersson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. O Whitersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Whitersson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. O Whitersson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. O Whitersson managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
O Whitersson is working Jackson over against the cage. Jackson tries to throw a body punch but O Whitersson avoids it by throwing Jackson back 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.#BC2# O Whitersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch. A combination from O Whitersson does no damage. O Whitersson throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it. Danga de danga de dang - O Whitersson scores with a four punch combination! O Whitersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Whitersson connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back. A swing and a miss from Jackson. O Whitersson misses with a straight left. Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3# O Whitersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively. O Whitersson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jackson looks to land a left hand but O Whitersson moved out of range nicely. O Whitersson misses with a two punch combination.
O Whitersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses. O Whitersson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from O Whitersson. Jackson moves in looking to clinch but O Whitersson pushes him off. O Whitersson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
#CL# Jackson clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# O Whitersson breaks the clinch.
O Whitersson misses the jab. O Whitersson lands with a right hand. Jackson takes one to the chin there. This has been an exciting period of action! O Whitersson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Jackson tries to land a front kick but O Whitersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. O Whitersson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. O Whitersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson wants to clinch. O Whitersson misses with a looping left. Jackson tries to clinch up. O Whitersson lands the left hand. O Whitersson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. O Whitersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. O Whitersson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. O Whitersson throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it. Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitey O Whitersson dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but O Whitersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. O Whitersson stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. O Whitersson blocks a jab. O Whitersson cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson. O Whitersson takes a kick to the side of the head. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Whitersson paws at him with a jab and circles away. O Whitersson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but O Whitersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Whitey O Whitersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sloppy strikes from O Whitersson. Those never looked like landing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson wants to clinch up but O Whitersson keeps it at a distance.#CL# Jackson closes the distance and pushes O Whitersson back into the cage. Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is trying to stall.
O Whitersson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not. O Whitersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2# O Whitersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Whitersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but O Whitersson pushes him off. O Whitersson connects with a crisp jab. Jackson looks to throw the jab but O Whitersson is out of range. Jackson moves in looking to clinch but O Whitersson pushes him off. O Whitersson moves into range and connects with a jab. Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch. O Whitersson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Whitersson. O Whitersson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2# Jackson lands a nice looking body kick. O Whitersson jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance. O Whitersson throws a hook but Jackson blocks it. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and O Whitersson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head kick misses from Jackson. O Whitersson throws a body shot but no joy. Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. O Whitersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. O Whitersson scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. O Whitersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively. Jackson misses with an uppercut. O Whitersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
#T3# O Whitersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jackson throws out a loose jab but O Whitersson uses good head movement to avoid it. A cross from Jackson lands. The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jackson moves out of range of the strikes. O Whitersson avoids a kick to the body.
#CL# Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Whitersson, pushing him back against the cage. O Whitersson gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. O Whitersson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position. Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# O Whitersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. O Whitersson lands a nice shot to the body.
O Whitersson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4##KD2# O Whitersson lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. O Whitersson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Jackson is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. O Whitersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2# O Whitersson drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - O Whitersson is looking for the KO! O Whitersson misses with a looping left. Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch. Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL# Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Whitersson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2# O Whitersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. O Whitersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Whitersson avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Whitersson! But no joy. Jackson seems to have got his legs back now. Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitey O Whitersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# O Whitersson connects with the punch. Jackson tries to clinch there but O Whitersson circles away.
O Whitersson misses with a two punch combination.
O Whitersson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. O Whitersson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. O Whitersson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from O Whitersson. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Whitersson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. O Whitersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitey O Whitersson seems to be getting the better of the standup. A slow jab from O Whitersson misses its intended target. O Whitersson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. 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. Jackson swings for the body but O Whitersson moves out of range.
A nice side step and O Whitersson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. O Whitersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# O Whitersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces O Whitersson off the cage and back into range. Jackson misses with a left hand and O Whitersson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. O Whitersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but O Whitersson breaks away and moves out of range. O Whitersson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jackson misses with a wild body shot. Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - O Whitersson circles away.
Despite the aggression on O Whitersson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Jackson loads up on a big right hand but O Whitersson slips the punch. O Whitersson throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease. Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jackson tries to clinch but O Whitersson is having none of it. O Whitersson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. O Whitersson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2# Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Whitersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but O Whitersson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. O Whitersson scores with a nice head shot. O Whitersson sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! O Whitersson digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs. Jackson moves in looking to clinch but O Whitersson pushes him off. Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Whitersson. O Whitersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Whitersson swinging wildly here.
O Whitersson throws a right and a left that both miss. O Whitersson cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs. Jackson wants to clinch.#T3# O Whitersson throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely. O Whitersson works Jackson's body with a nice hook. O Whitersson scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL# Jackson rushes O Whitersson and presses him up against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from O Whitersson.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - O Whitersson circles away.
A big right from O Whitersson misses. Jackson wants to clinch up but O Whitersson keeps it at a distance. Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. O Whitersson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. O Whitersson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4# O Whitersson looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range. O Whitersson misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eric Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! O Whitersson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. O Whitersson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but O Whitersson breaks away and moves out of range. Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jackson throws a push kick but O Whitersson slaps the foot to one side. O Whitersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whitey O Whitersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jackson missing with a left hand there. O Whitersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. O Whitersson defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand. O Whitersson unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Whitey O Whitersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got O Whitersson 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whitey O Whitersson!
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Event:
Wedness Fight 2
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1# Jackson misses with a wild body shot. Bawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bawler misses the jab. Jackson tries to clinch but Bawler is having none of it. Bawler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2# Jackson instigates a clinch. Jackson tries a body shot but Bawler blocks it.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Bawler. Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bawler uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson. Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. Jackson lands with a right to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bawler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jackson stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson. Bawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Bawler. Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1# Jackson blocks an elbow strike. Bawler blocking some punches.
Bawler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jackson blocks an elbow strike. Bawler avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Bawler 's eye. Bawler is struggling to control the position. Jackson misses with the head strike.
Bawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Jackson. Bawler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bawler.
Bawler has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Bawler lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bawler misses with some punches.
Bawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A body shot lands from Bawler.
Jackson looks winded! Good body shot from Bawler.
Bawler misses with an elbow over the top. Bawler misses with an elbow strike.
Bawler blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bawler. A shot in the inside from Bawler. #BC# Bawler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bawler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Jackson closes the distance but Bawler moves to the side #KD# and Bawler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jackson! Bawler lets Jackson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Jackson is rocked! Bawler throws a nice inside leg kick. Bawler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bawler finish him? Bawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson. Jackson seems to have recovered his senses. Lobbie Bawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bawler.
Bawler lands with a good body shot. Bawler lands with a nice body punch. Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Bawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bawler misses with a wild body shot. Bawler misses with a body shot.
Bawler avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a body kick. It looked like Bawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bawler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jackson throws a body punch but Bawler moves out of range. Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bawler tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bawler to the ground. Bawler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Bawler slips a straight right by Jackson. Bawler tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bawler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Bawler. Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bawler blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bawler lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment. Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bawler. A short right from Jackson on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bawler avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Bawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bawler blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bawler fails to land. Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobbie Bawler dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Bawler misses the shot to the body. Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bawler throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. Bawler loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch. Jackson is looking to clinch but Bawler is avoiding it.
Bawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bawler throws a body shot but no joy. Bawler cracks Jackson with a good jab. Bawler walks into a jab. Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson looks to clinch and Bawler counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jackson looks to land a body kick but Bawler moved away. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Bawler counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check. #T1# Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bawler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bawler lands a jab. A lazy body kick from Jackson and Bawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A left lands for Jackson. Bawler throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. Bawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson is breathing heavily. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bawler swats him away and circles back towards the center. A counter left hand to the body from Bawler misses its target. Bawler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bawler cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A big right from Jackson misses. Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bawler.#KD# Bawler lands a big right hand that sends Jackson crashing to the mat! Bawler stays standing though and waves Jackson back to his feet! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD# Bawler lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Bawler thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T2# Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Bawler moves out of range easily. Bawler looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bawler lands with an overhand left. Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson misses with a right hand and Bawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jackson lands with an overhand left. Bawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bawler counters with a huge left! Jackson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bawler isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jackson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bawler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lobbie Bawler! Lobbie Bawler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Acceleration 4
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1# Jackson lands a nice looking body kick. Jackson lands with a nice body punch. Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tevez. Donk. Jackson catches Tevez right on the button with a cross. Jackson lands with a straight right. Tevez didn't see that one coming. Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Tevez. Tevez gets slowly back to his feet. We've been hearing reports that Tevez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick. Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A punch combination from Jackson misses. Jackson scores with a head kick.
#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tevez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way. Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tevez tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it. Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch. Tevez is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch. Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Jackson lands a two punch combo.
#CL2# Jackson moves into the clinch. Tevez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Tevez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tevez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Jackson lands a shoulder strike. Tevez takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Tevez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# Tevez has hold of one of Jackson's legs. Jackson is fighting the takedown attempt but Tevez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tevez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tevez 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 throwing strikes but missing. Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Jackson wants to control from the top but Tevez keeps moving. Tevez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tevez tries to get out of the position. Tevez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tevez is on top in guard.
#REVR# Tevez throwing strikes but missing. Jackson is controlling Tevez's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tevez is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4# Tevez controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Tevez cracks Jackson with a solid left hand. Tevez content to stall in guard here. Jackson wants to stand up but Tevez is controlling him. Tevez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tevez stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position. Tevez won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. Tevez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tevez looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jackson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Jackson is looking to clinch. Tevez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Eric Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Tevez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Tevez's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
#BC2# Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Jackson forces Tevez back against the cage and clinches. Tevez is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Tevez. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD# Tevez gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1##ES2# Jackson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tevez is on him like a limpet, forcing Jackson back against the cage. Jackson scores with a shoulder strike. Jackson tries to stall but Tevez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Tevez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2# Jackson drives through and clinches with Tevez against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head. Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tevez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2# Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Tevez's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tevez backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tevez is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tevez's face.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tevez. Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tevez's face.
Jackson works on Tevez's body with a couple of short punches. Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson. Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body. #T3##BC2# Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tevez keeps the fight on the outside. Tevez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Tevez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt. Tevez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2# Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Tevez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jackson prevents Tevez from breaking the clinch. Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Tevez.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Tevez in his tracks for a moment. A shot in the inside from Jackson. Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Tevez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tevez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Tevez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jackson scores with a head kick.
#T4# Jackson tries to clinch there but Tevez circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Tevez misses its target. Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tevez appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Jackson has Tevez up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tevez.
#TD# Tevez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Tevez manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Jackson thows a body kick. Tevez tries to catch it but that hurt him. Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jackson goes for a double leg but Tevez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tevez continues to drive forward. Tevez throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it. Jackson with a nice cross. A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Jackson scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Tevez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Tevez passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard. Carlos Tevez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Tevez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1# Tevez is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Tevez prevents Jackson from improving his position. Tevez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tevez is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tevez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Tevez can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SU2# Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson clobbers Tevez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Tevez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tevez back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Eric Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tevez has a takedown stuffed. Jackson wants to counter the offense by Tevez and move into the clinch position. Jackson throws a head kick but Tevez moves out of range.
Jackson works Tevez's body with a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tevez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL# Tevez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3# Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tevez tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jackson lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Tevez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Carlos Tevez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jackson. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tevez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tevez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Tevez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick! A head kick misses from Jackson. Tevez attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away. Jackson tries to clinch but Tevez moves out of range. Tevez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4# Jackson scores with a push kick. Jackson jabs Tevez to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Jackson moves into the clinch. Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A hook to the body from Jackson.
Tevez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tevez backwards. #TD# Tevez wants the takedown. Jackson is fighting it off but Tevez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jackson's guard against the cage. Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Eric Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Tevez passes into half guard. Tevez not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight! Eric Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jackson 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Jackson! Our winner, Eric Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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