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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Whitey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Whitey moves into the clinch.
Whitey stalls.
Whitey has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whitey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whitey is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Whitey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitey has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Whitey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rob Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayden Whitey.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Whitey takes it in his stride.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whitey dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Whitey's head and hops out.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Whitey's side.
Whitey shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Whitey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Whitey misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Whitey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whitey somewhat.
Whitey tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Whitey misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Whitey doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Whitey. Whitey maintains the clinch.
Whitey jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson prevents Whitey from breaking the clinch.
Whitey has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Whitey lands an uppercut.
Whitey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Whitey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitey throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Whitey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob 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#
Whitey shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Whitey tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rob Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitey throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Whitey tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Whitey is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitey keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitey controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Whitey wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Whitey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whitey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Whitey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whitey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Whitey keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Whitey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whitey is defended easily by Jackson.
Rob Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayden Whitey.#T3#
Whitey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Whitey backing up. Whitey nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Whitey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Whitey moves into the clinch.
Whitey wants to break free but Jackson has control.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Whitey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whitey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitey can do to turn this around?
Whitey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Whitey clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Whitey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Whitey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Whitey fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Whitey gets a clinch.
Whitey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whitey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitey is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rob Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayden Whitey.#TD2#
Whitey pulls guard. #SU#
Whitey is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Jackson lands a high kick!
Jackson dives in and grabs Whitey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whitey pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Whitey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Whitey on that attempt.
Whitey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Whitey on that attempt.
Rob Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo. #T2##CL2#
Whitey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whitey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Whitey decides to pull guard.
Whitey keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitey is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3##SU2#
Whitey gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Whitey wants to clinch.
Whitey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whitey closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Whitey pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whitey tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whitey shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson leaves Whitey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Whitey shoots in.
Whitey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ayden Whitey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whitey has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Whitey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rob Jackson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Jackson!
Rob 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Aguilar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Aguilar attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Aguilar makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aguilar as he avoids it easily.
Aguilar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Aguilar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aguilar lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #T1#
The referee calls for Aguilar to work.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Aguilar prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson letting Aguilar take a breather here.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Aguilar tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Aguilar won't allow it.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Aguilar has the dominant position.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Aguilar tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Aguilar drops back down to his feet.
Aguilar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roman Aguilar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Jackson.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aguilar backwards.
Jackson is trying to push Aguilar away but Aguilar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##TD#
Aguilar jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Aguilar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aguilar has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Aguilar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aguilar trying to control the position.
Jackson is fighting to break Aguilar's control of his arms but Aguilar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aguilar wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson throws a right hand that Aguilar ducks under and follows up with a left that Aguilar also avoids with ease.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Aguilar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Aguilar counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Aguilar to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Aguilar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jackson avoids the head kick by Aguilar.
Roman Aguilar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aguilar throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Aguilar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Aguilar counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Aguilar tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aguilar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Aguilar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackson is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Aguilar grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jackson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Aguilar cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roman Aguilar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Renard tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Renard shrugs it off though.
Renard closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Renard counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Renard tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
#T1##TD2#
Renard drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Renard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Renard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Renard seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Renard looking for a sweep. Not yet Renard, not yet. #T2#
Renard trying to control the position.
Renard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Renard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Renard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Renard wants to control but Jackson postures up.#T3#
Renard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Renard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Renard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Renard from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Jackson is working an open guard so Renard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Renard avoids a kick to the body.
Renard wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Renard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob 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#
Renard blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Renard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Renard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Renard wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Renard as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Rob Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Renard closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Renard jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Renard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Renard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Renard has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Renard has Jackson pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Renard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Renard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Renard controls the pace.
Renard wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jackson is controlling Renard's posture.
Renard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Renard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Renard tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Renard looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Renard keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Rene Renard has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Renard trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Renard seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Renard 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#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Renard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Renard is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rob Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Renard gets a clinch. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Renard avoids it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Renard but Renard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rob Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Renard misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Renard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Renard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Renard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Renard wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.#T2#
Renard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Renard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Renard wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.#T3#
Renard advances position into side control!#SU2#
Renard stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
Renard blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Renard tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
Renard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Rene Renard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Renard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Renard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Renard moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Renard lands a takedown into guard.
Renard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Renard advances position into side control!
Rob Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Renard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Jackson!
Rob Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Sheppard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheppard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sheppard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Sheppard.#CL#
Sheppard darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.#TD#
Sheppard pulls guard.
Sheppard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sheppard working a defensive guard here.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Jackson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheppard has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sheppard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sheppard throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Val Sheppard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Sheppard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Sheppard pushes him away.
Sheppard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sheppard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheppard.#T3#
Sheppard lands a front kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Sheppard feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Sheppard is trying to control but Jackson passes into side control!
Sheppard wants to control but Jackson postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sheppard, who protects the arm well.
Sheppard is trying to improve his position.
Sheppard wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Sheppard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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 Val Sheppard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sheppard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Sheppard settles back down.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheppard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheppard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Sheppard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Sheppard instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Sheppard 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.
Sheppard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sheppard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sheppard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Sheppard counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Rob Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sheppard sprawls well. Sheppard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Sheppard circles away.
#T2##CL#
Sheppard closes the distance and clinches.
Sheppard stalls.
Sheppard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sheppard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Val Sheppard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheppard is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sheppard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sheppard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sheppard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
#T3##CL#
Sheppard gets a clinch.
Sheppard tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sheppard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Sheppard tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Sheppard throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sheppard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Sheppard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Sheppard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sheppard is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Sheppard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.#T4#
Sheppard misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Sheppard moves out of range easily.
As Jackson backs away, Sheppard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Jackson. #CL2#
Jackson clinches. #BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sheppard tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Sheppard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sheppard scores with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheppard moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is looking to chop away at Sheppard's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rob Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sheppard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Val Sheppard is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Sheppard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sheppard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Sheppard.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Sheppard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sheppard throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Sheppard only half commits.
Sheppard throws a head kick that misses.
Sheppard lands the left hand.
Sheppard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheppard lands a jab to the head.
Sheppard misses with a low kick.
Jackson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sheppard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Jackson looks to land a combination but Sheppard avoids it well.
Sheppard throws a quick counter head kick but Jackson was just out of range.
Sheppard blocks a jab.
Sheppard misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheppard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Sheppard throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Sheppard missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sheppard throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sheppard.#T3#
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Sheppard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sheppard.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Sheppard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheppard throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Sheppard shows good takedown defense.
Val Sheppard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Jackson.#T4#
Sheppard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sheppard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sheppard tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Sheppard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Sheppard clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sheppard tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Sheppard tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Sheppard drags the fight down to the ground.
Sheppard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheppard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sheppard is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Val Sheppard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sheppard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Val Sheppard!
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