Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC Challengers 86
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Pepper scores with a jab.#CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Pepper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pepper scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pepper instigates a clinch.
Pepper avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pepper.
Pepper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pepper lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper is struggling to control the position.
Pepper is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Suma Pepper.
Pepper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Pepper moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Pepper manages to get underhooks.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Pepper working aggressively here.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pepper avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pepper stalling in the clinch.
Pepper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson wants to break free but Pepper has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.#T2#
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson letting Pepper take a breather here.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Pepper stalling.
Pepper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pepper scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Pepper is controlling him.#T3#
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pepper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pepper.
Pepper lands a right hand.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pepper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pepper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pepper pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Pepper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pepper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pepper gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pepper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pepper smiles and moves away.
Tyson Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Jackson pushes Pepper up against the cage in a clinch.
Pepper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suma Pepper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pepper misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pepper manages to circle out of the way.
Pepper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.#CL#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Pepper controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pepper has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Pepper stalls.
Pepper lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pepper smiles and moves away.
Suma Pepper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Pepper moves into the clinch.
Pepper has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pepper won't allow it.
Pepper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pepper.
Pepper slowing the pace effectively.
Pepper prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Pepper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper lands with a short shot to the head.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Pepper lands a shot to the body.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pepper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Pepper keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Pepper gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pepper stalling in the clinch.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Pepper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Pepper stalling in the clinch.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Pepper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Suma Pepper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pepper lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Pepper.
Pepper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Pepper keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries to break free but Pepper pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepper. #T4#
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pepper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Pepper is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson tries to circle away but Pepper has him pinned against the cage.
Pepper is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suma Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Pepper back into the cage.
Pepper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pepper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pepper lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Pepper has him pinned against the cage.
Pepper unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jackson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pepper is unloading with more strikes now! Jackson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suma Pepper!

Event: HFC Challengers 85
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Tyson Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cash is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Cash circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Cash on the inside.
Cash is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cash lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Cash keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson is trying to push Cash away but Cash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cash lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson tries to circle away but Cash has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Cash.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cash is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cash. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cash.
Jackson looks winded!
A short right from Cash.
Cash lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
A hook to the body from Cash.
Nice body punch from Cash.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cash. #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Cash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cash finish him?
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cash stalling.
Cash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cash throws a big uppercut that drops Jackson! More strikes from Cash and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jackson lies dazed against the cage as Cash celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnie Cash!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elastinen's waist but Elastinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
And Elastinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Elastinen counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Elastinen has an Americana. Jackson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Elastinen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Elastinen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Erkki Elastinen!
A very excited looking Erkki Elastinen 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Franks's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Franks holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Franks manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tyson Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franks fails with the takedown.
Franks doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Franks taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jackson manages to pull guard.
Franks won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Franks is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Franks is retaining full guard.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Franks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Franks!#REVR#
Franks won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Jackson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Franks works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Franks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Franks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Franks 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.
Franks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Franks wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Franks 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. #T3#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
Franks stops Jackson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Franks gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson won't allow Franks to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Franks dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Franks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Jackson trying to control the position. #SU#
Franks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Franks fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Franks's guard.
Jackson looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 Mohammed Franks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Franks in a clinch. #TD2#
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Franks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jackson is trying to keep Franks in close.
Franks wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Franks is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
Franks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Franks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is trying to escape back to his feet but Franks uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T2##SUB#
Franks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Franks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Franks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Franks controls the position. #SUB#
Franks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Franks scores with punches from side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Jackson sneaks out the side door and pushes Franks away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Franks has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jackson is on him like a limpet, forcing Franks back against the cage.
Jackson is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Franks to the mat. #SUB2#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franks defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franks wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
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 Mohammed Franks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Franks gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Franks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mohammed Franks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Franks lands some shots froms side control.
Franks wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Franks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Franks drags him back down.#T1#
Jackson wants to control but Franks postures up.
Franks advances nicely into full mount.
Franks content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Franks.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking to control.
Franks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Franks 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.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Franks wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Franks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franks is defended easily by Jackson.#TD2#
Franks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Franks is working from the bottom. #T4#
Franks has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Franks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson trying to control but Franks is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Franks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Franks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Franks, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyson Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Tyson Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
Rich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Rich tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rich pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Jackson feints and as Rich raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rich holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Rich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rich pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson trying to control but Rich is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rich looking for a sweep. Not yet Rich, not yet. #T1#
Rich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Rich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Rich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rich on his heels. He'll look to pass Rich's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson trying to control but Rich is working from the bottom.
Rich striking off his back but it's not causing Jackson any problems. #SUB2#
Jackson 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 looks winded!#T2#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rich lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control but Rich is working from the bottom.
Rich trying to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Rich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich lands a good elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Rich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rich wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Rich trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson working away.
Rich is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rich is looking for a sweep.
Rich is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Rich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Rich is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rich avoid being mounted?
Jackson prevents Rich from improving his position.
Rich is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Rich is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rich keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is thwarting Rich's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rich is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Rich can't do much from the bottom here.
Rich is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Rich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Rich.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson controls the position.#T1#
Rich is looking for a sweep.
Rich wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Jackson is staying tight to Rich's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rich can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rich keeping his opponent close.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rich fails with a takedown attempt.
Rich blocks a head kick by Jackson. #TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Rich's guard.
Rich is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
Jackson won't allow Rich to sweep him here. #T3#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Rich keeps moving.
Rich doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Rich is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rich gets back to full guard.
Rich has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Rich is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson trying to control but Rich is working from the bottom.
Rich has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rich dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Rich's head and hops out.#TD#
Rich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rich on his heels. He'll look to pass Rich's guard now, I'm sure.
Rich is looking to stand back up but Jackson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rich.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Rich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Rich throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rich has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Rich thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rich wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Rich can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rich trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Rich gets back to full guard.
Tyson Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Rich keeps moving.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rich's guard.
Rich throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rich pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Rich trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rich enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Rich will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Rich is keeping the position.
Rich controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson postures up.
Tyson Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson is leaning against Rich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Rich pulls Jackson into guard.
Rich has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jackson!
Tyson Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GFC 26: Pollice verso
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Oflifanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oflifanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Oflifanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vasily Oflifanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Oflifanov is just out of range.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Oflifanov goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oflifanov.
Tyson Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Oflifanov.#TD2#
Oflifanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Oflifanov manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Oflifanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Oflifanov is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Oflifanov.
Jackson trying to hold on to Oflifanov's head to control him but Oflifanov postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oflifanov trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Oflifanov winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Oflifanov has control of the leg.
Oflifanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Oflifanov lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oflifanov moves nicely into side control.
Oflifanov trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Oflifanov wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his arm.
Oflifanov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet here but Oflifanov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jackson's back.
Oflifanov is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Oflifanov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Oflifanov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson.#SU#
Oflifanov is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Oflifanov shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oflifanov as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Oflifanov shoots in.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oflifanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasily Oflifanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Oflifanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oflifanov somewhat.
Oflifanov darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Oflifanov into the cage.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Oflifanov circles away.
Jackson shoots in but Oflifanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oflifanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyson Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Oflifanov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oflifanov sprawls well. Oflifanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Oflifanov tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Oflifanov misses.
Sloppy strikes from Oflifanov. Those never looked like landing.
Oflifanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Oflifanov avoids nicely.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Oflifanov shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD2#
Oflifanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.#T2##SU2#
Oflifanov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Oflifanov shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Oflifanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oflifanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oflifanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oflifanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Oflifanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oflifanov is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Oflifanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Oflifanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oflifanov is in Jackson's guard.
Jackson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Oflifanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oflifanov wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Oflifanov controlling from the top position.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oflifanov's guard. #REVR##T4#
Oflifanov is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oflifanov is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vasily Oflifanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Oflifanov shoots in.
Oflifanov misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Jackson rushes Oflifanov and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard but Oflifanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oflifanov fails to pull guard.
Oflifanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyson Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Oflifanov.
Oflifanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Oflifanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oflifanov is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Oflifanov avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Oflifanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Oflifanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Oflifanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Oflifanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oflifanov dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Oflifanov's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Oflifanov shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Oflifanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Oflifanov is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Jackson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SU2#
Oflifanov decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Oflifanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
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 looking to improve his position. #T3#
Jackson tries to kick Oflifanov off but Oflifanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Oflifanov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Oflifanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Oflifanov eventually gives up the hold.
Vasily Oflifanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oflifanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson tries to kick Oflifanov off in order to stand up. Oflifanov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Oflifanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Oflifanov is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Oflifanov is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Oflifanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oflifanov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Vasily Oflifanov!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Vasily Oflifanov!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Vasily Oflifanov!

Vasily Oflifanov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: GFC 20: Carter vs Miller 2
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1#
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson scores with a counter punch that sends Jackson to the canvas! Johnson smells blood - he's punishing Jackson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jackson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Navin Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016

#R1#
Nunez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Nunez looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Nunez drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Nunez drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Nunez off! Nunez jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is pulling down on Nunez's head. It's preventing any offense from Nunez, at least for the moment.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Nunez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Nunez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nunez trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Nunez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nunez is trying to get back to full guard.
Nunez gets back to full guard. #T3#
Nunez wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nunez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
Nunez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nunez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Nunez is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyson Jackson 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##TD2#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Nunez's guard.
Nunez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Nunez had control of the position.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Nunez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nunez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Nunez is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Nunez circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Nunez throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Nunez gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.#T2#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Nunez is keeping the position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nunez is keeping the position for now.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunez working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nunez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
What's Nunez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T4#
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nunez keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jackson controls the position. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nunez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nunez tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson 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##TD2#
Nunez gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Nunez looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Nunez keeps moving.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. #T1#
Nunez wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tyson Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nunez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nunez tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jackson manages to move to mount!
Nunez is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunez can't escape the position.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nunez is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Nunez wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson tries to control but Nunez wriggling away.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nunez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Raphael Nunez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunez regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Tyson Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rojas was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rojas is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Rojas is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rojas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rojas quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Rojas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Rojas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Rojas is now in Jackson's guard.#ES2#
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Rojas is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Rojas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Rojas to control.#SUB2#
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rojas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jackson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jackson controlling the pace for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rojas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rojas 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.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tyson Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson prevents Rojas from standing back up.
Jackson is taking a breather. Rojas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas is trying to stand. #T1#
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rojas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rojas tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rojas clinches.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A big right from Rojas misses.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rojas pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Rojas's guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rojas is keeping the position for now.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Jackson works his way into full mount!
Rojas is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Rojas is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rojas tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rojas fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rojas did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Rojas is working away. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control.#T1#
Rojas tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jackson controlling the pace for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Rojas working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The adventures of Jackson the control monster continue. Boring.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Jackson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jackson!
Tyson Jackson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaughan tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaughan to the ground. Vaughan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson is trying to drag Vaughan to the mat but Vaughan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vaughan gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Johnson Vaughan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jackson.
Jackson is working for takedown but Vaughan is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Vaughan.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson looking for a takedown. #T1#
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vaughan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Vaughan tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vaughan is defending well.
Vaughan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vaughan chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Vaughan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position. #SUB#
Vaughan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Vaughan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Vaughan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Vaughan feinted with a counter takedown.#T3##CL2#
Jackson clinches up with Vaughan and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vaughan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Vaughan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Vaughan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson looks winded!
Vaughan tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson just leaning against Vaughan, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Vaughan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vaughan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vaughan misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Vaughan.
Jackson dives in and grabs Vaughan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vaughan pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Vaughan tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vaughan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaughan shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Vaughan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vaughan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Vaughan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaughan shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Vaughan back into the cage.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vaughan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vaughan walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Vaughan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vaughan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson Vaughan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jackson.
Vaughan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vaughan somewhat.#T1#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaughan sprawls well. Vaughan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vaughan appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vaughan has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Vaughan stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson has Vaughan pushed against the cage.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Vaughan.
Vaughan has Jackson pressed against the cage. #T3#
Vaughan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vaughan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vaughan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vaughan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vaughan is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is leaning against Vaughan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Jackson manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vaughan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vaughan passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vaughan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vaughan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Vaughan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Vaughan sits in half guard.
Vaughan stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
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 Johnson Vaughan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vaughan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Vaughan. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
As Jackson tries to get set, Vaughan tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Jackson pushes Vaughan up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vaughan.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Vaughan blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Jackson.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Jackson pulls guard.
Vaughan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vaughan chips away with some ground and pound.
Vaughan wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaughan is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Vaughan wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard. #T2#
Vaughan wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vaughan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vaughan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vaughan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vaughan wants to sweep but no luck.
Vaughan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson pushing down on Vaughan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Vaughan is defending well.
Vaughan moves into full guard.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vaughan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vaughan striking from his own guard.
Vaughan being controlled here, momentarily.
Vaughan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Vaughan gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Vaughan won't allow it.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vaughan smiles and moves away.
Johnson Vaughan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jackson.
Nice sprawl there from Vaughan as Jackson shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jackson!

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