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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Big Hearts
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Kenway tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Kenway moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenway should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kenway avoids them all with ease.
Kenway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kenway crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Kenway gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Kenway manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Kenway looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Kenway drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Kenway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenway tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Kenway postures up.
Kenway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Kenway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kenway drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Kenway off! Kenway jumps back into Jackson's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kenway misses with a double jab.
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.
Kenway misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson flicks out a counter leg kick but Kenway steps away.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenway doesn't seem phased though.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Kenway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Kenway shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Kenway shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenway .
Jackson tries to roll over but Kenway keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kenway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB#
Kenway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Kenway is controlling well.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kenway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenway tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Kenway trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kenway scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kenway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson tests Kenway 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Kenway avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Jackson tries to sprawl but Kenway drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Kenway 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 Kenway .
Kenway throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Jacob Connor Kenway will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Kenway scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Jackson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
John Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Kenway 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenway scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Kenway takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Jackson looks to move away, Kenway throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Kenway down.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Kenway .
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Kenway fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Kenway 's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacob Connor Kenway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD#
Kenway gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kenway has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kenway keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Kenway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenway tries to get out of the position.
Kenway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kenway is working hard here to advance position.
Kenway trying to control the position here.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kenway 's guard. #SU2#
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kenway is out of range.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Kenway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick from Jackson.#T4#
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Kenway pushes him away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Kenway to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Kenway gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Kenway keeps it at a distance.
Kenway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John 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#
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kenway .
Kenway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kenway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Kenway tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
#T1##TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenway trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Kenway looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kenway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson passes Kenway 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kenway is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kenway is not content to let Jackson control the position.#SUB2#
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Kenway wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Kenway is looking to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson wants to control but Kenway is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
As Jackson looks to move away, Kenway throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Kenway throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenway .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Connor Kenway . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Kenway slips a jab from Jackson.#T4#
Jackson blocks a head kick by Kenway .
Jackson wants to clinch.
It looked like Kenway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Kenway misses with a double jab.
Kenway looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kenway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kenway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Kenway .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson tries to clinch but Kenway is having none of it.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenway should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jackson!
A relieved looking John Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Man 2 Man
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lopez off to one side.
As Lopez backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Jackson presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
#CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lopez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
#T1##BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lopez manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Jackson has hold of Lopez's hands but Lopez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Lopez.
Lopez working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Lopez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lopez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Lopez postures up.
Lopez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson wants to stand up but Lopez is controlling him.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Lopez postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopez tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Lopez is predictable there #CL#
and Jackson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lopez pulls guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez managing to control the position.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Jackson trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
#TD2#
Lopez shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lopez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Lopez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Jackson pushes Lopez off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Jackson pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Lopez tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Jackson has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson stalls.
Lopez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
John Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. #BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Lopez.
Lopez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Lopez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez missing with knees to the body.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson tries to stall but Lopez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Lopez's ribcage.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Lopez missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Lopez dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.#ES#
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Lopez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lopez darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Jackson lands a jab.#T3#
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lopez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Lopez gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lopez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lopez cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson is not content to let Lopez control the position. #T4#
Lopez working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez scores with punches from side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Lopez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lopez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lopez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lopez lands a knee to the body.
Lopez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Lopez is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lopez looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!#T1#
Lopez with a nice head shot there.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lopez is controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez is adopting a defensive guard.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez passes to full mount! #T3#
Jackson wants to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Alberto Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Lopez connects with a bit shot that sees Jackson covering up! More strikes from Lopez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lopez is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Lopez!
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