Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Jainar throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jainar is just out of range.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jainar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jainar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jainar with the inside leg kick.
Jainar throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Jainar moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Jainar is predictable there
and Jainar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Jainar misses.
Jackson cracks Jainar with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jainar tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jackson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jainar is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1#
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferreira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ferreira - he's out on his feet here! Jackson follows up with another monster hook that separates Ferreira from consciousness! Ferreira falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Jackson stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luke Jackson!
Our winner, Luke Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PF6 McStafferson v Menezes
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson slips under a jab from Valens.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valens finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Valens moves away and avoids it.
Valens staying out of range there.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson. #CUT#
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Valens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Valens to counter with a crisp jab.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Valens settles back down.
As Valens looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Valens just gets out of the way.
Valens tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valens misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Valens backing up. Valens nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Valens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valens.#T1#
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson sizes up Valens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Valens jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Valens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valens cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Valens blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens lands a head kick!
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Valens off the cage and back into range.
Valens 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.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Valens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Valens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Valens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Valens moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Valens thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Valens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valens tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Valens's shoulder, as Valens tries to avoid the shot.
Valens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valens misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valens momentarily.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Valens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Valens finds it's target.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Valens ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Valens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valens tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Valens slips under a jab from Jackson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Valens avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Valens moved out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Valens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jackson has got the better of the exchanges.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Valens connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valens manages to avoid it.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Valens counters with a stiff right hand.
Valens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Valens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Jackson throws a hook but Valens blocks it.
Valens lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valens on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Jan Paul Valens's cut even more.
Valens tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Valens avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valens can do to turn this around?
Valens cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valens moves away.
Valens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Valens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Valens seems unphased.
Valens misses with a combination
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Valens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Valens lands a head kick! #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valens.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valens lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valens replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valens backs up against the cage.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Valens throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Valens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Valens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valens walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jackson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Valens swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jackson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 684
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Granger to score with a decent uppercut.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that Granger ducks under and follows up with a left that Granger also avoids with ease.
Granger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Granger misses with a hook.#KD#
Granger lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Granger takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger drops Jackson with a naaaaasty hook - Jackson is in real trouble here! Granger dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Granger!
A very excited looking Pete Granger rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEC 681
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Andreev misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Jab, jab by Andreev - just one landing.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Andreev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Andreev.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Andreev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andreev lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Andreev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andreev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Andreev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Andreev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson connects with a jab.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Andreev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Andreev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Andreev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Andreev 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. #SUB2#
Andreev is working for a submission of some sort.
Andreev wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andreev wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Andreev 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. #T3#
Andreev with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andreev is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andreev staying out of range there.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Andreev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Andreev getting side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andreev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Andreev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Andreev is controlling him
Andreev trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Andreev controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andreev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Andreev finds it's target.
Andreev lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
Andreev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Andreev's head back.
Andreev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andreev fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Andreev feints the counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Andreev.
Andreev cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Andreev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andreev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andreev scores with a hook.
Andreev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Andreev persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Andreev staying out of range there.
Andreev moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that Andreev ducks under and follows up with a left that Andreev also avoids with ease.#T2#
Jackson misses with an uppercut
enabling Andreev to counter with a crisp jab.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Andreev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andreev connects with a nice looking jab.
Andreev moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andreev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andreev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Andreev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Andreev cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Andreev throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Andreev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson stuns Andreev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Andreev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Andreev getting side control.
Jackson tries to kick Andreev off in order to stand up. Andreev Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Andreev is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Andreev lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Andreev's ribs.
Andreev slips under a jab from Jackson.
As Jackson backs off Andreev throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Andreev slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Andreev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
and Andreev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson moves out of range as Andreev strikes.#CL2#
Andreev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andreev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Andreev cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Andreev defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexey Andreev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Andreev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andreev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Andreev's head but Andreev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andreev feints the counter takedown.
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andreev lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andreev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson leaves Andreev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Luke Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Andreev.
Jackson throws a hook but Andreev avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Andreev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andreev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andreev.
Andreev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab from Andreev.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andreev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses the jab.
Andreev lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
And Andreev tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andreev lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Jackson tries to sprawl but Andreev drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jackson kicks off Andreev and gets to his feet.
Andreev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andreev tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andreev.

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 Luke Jackson.
Well Andreev 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
A very excited looking Alexey Andreev 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: NSC 50: Maximus vs Anstey
Date: Aug 27, 2019

#R1#
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rojas.
Rojas lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.
Rojas connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
Rojas thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rojas at a distance.
Jackson slips a jab from Rojas.#T1#
Jackson lands with a right that hurts Rojas. Rojas looks to clinch but Jackson throws a short knee that drops Rojas. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Luke Jackson!
Luke Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Matheo Rojas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Life is full of surprises, some good, some not so good.'.

Event: AEW 20
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Steve with a nice cross.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Steve lands an overhand right.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.#T1#
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Steve misses.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Steve is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steve drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jackson right on the button. Jackson goes down! Steve follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Steve gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Steve!
Jay Steve is the new welterweight champion!
Jay Steve took some time post fight to say the following; 'I love you all '.

Event: AEW 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Corll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corll misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Corll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Corll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Corll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.#CUT#
It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.
Corll looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Corll lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corll's hands.
Corll takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corll misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Corll is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Oh Corll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson drops Corll with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jackson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Jackson!
Luke Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Luke Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AEW 8
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Diaz throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range. #T1#
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Jackson misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Diaz.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Diaz slips under a jab from Jackson.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.#T3#
Diaz misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Jackson lands a body shot.
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!
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jackson throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Diaz square on the jaw! Damn, Diaz is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Jackson!
Luke Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Dick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'.

Event: Peak - 7
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Wylde throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Derek Wylde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wylde.
Wylde throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Wylde takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wylde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wylde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Wylde wants to clinch.
Wylde misses with a body shot
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Wylde is rocked!
Wylde has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Wylde.
A jab from Jackson misses. #T1#
Wylde takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wylde is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
A head kick misses from Wylde.
Jackson cracks Wylde with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Wylde falls to his knees and Jackson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Jackson!
Luke Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC Pankratios vs Snapp
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Souza tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Souza's shoulder, as Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Souza shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tests Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Souza looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.#T1#
Jackson cracks Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Souza didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
Jackson lands with a cross.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2#
Jackson lands a big uppercut and Souza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Souza looks OK. Jackson waves Souza back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson finds Souza's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Souza flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Jackson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Souza will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ritchie Souza had this to say: 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: UCF 16
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson misses the jab.
Handleman throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
letting Handleman counter with a right hand.
Handleman fails with the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Handleman there.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Handleman saw that one coming.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Handleman.
Handleman shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Handleman misses with a straight right. #T1#
Handleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handleman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Kelvin Handleman has been cut.
Handleman takes one on the button.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Handleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Handleman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RWB GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handleman manages to avoid it.
Handleman blocks a jab.
Jackson moves out of range as Handleman strikes.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson digs a good hook to Handleman's body.
Handleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Handleman knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Handleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handleman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Handleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Handleman counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Jackson out cold! What a finish! Handleman is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kelvin Handleman!
Kelvin Handleman gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CCF 36
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Vieira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Vieira misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vieira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vieira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardinho Vieira.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vieira shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Vieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Vieira with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.#TD2#
Vieira gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vieira's guard. #REVR##SU#
Jackson stands up from Vieira's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson tests Vieira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Vieira knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.#TD2#
Vieira gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
Vieira tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vieira or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.#TD2#
Vieira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vieira keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vieira with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vieira defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Vieira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vieira.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson taking a bit of punishment here - Vieira scoring with strikes. #ES#
Jackson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vieira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vieira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Vieira misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Vieira.
Vieira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Vieira moved out of range nicely.
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira showed some decent athleticism there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SUB2#
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vieira fails to land the takedown.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieira moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira takes one on the button.
Luke Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1##TD2#
Vieira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!#SUB2#
Vieira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Vieira wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vieira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Vieira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Vieira drags him back down.#SUB2#
Vieira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Vieira in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vieira fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Luke Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vieira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Vieira is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Vieira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vieira's guard! Nice work there by Jackson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Jackson leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardinho Vieira.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vieira looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Vieira throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Vieira with that takedown attempt.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vieira's hands.
Vieira shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4##TD2#
Vieira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vieira keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Vieira misses.
Vieira shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vieira at a distance.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardinho Vieira.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Vieira defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily#KD#
and Jackson counters with a nice right hand that sends Vieira toppling to the canvas! Vieira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jackson finish him?!#ROC#
Vieira is rocked!
Jackson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Vieira's head, knocking him out cold! Jackson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Jackson!
After winning the bout, Luke Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AFC Fight Night 24
Date: Aug 19, 2018

#R1#
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a hook.
McDonald with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
Jackson cracks McDonald with a left hook right on the temple and McDonald goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Jackson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully McDonald is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Jackson!
An out of breath Luke Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AFC Fight Night 23
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Cathaway misses.
Nice jab there from Cathaway.
Cathaway avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Cathaway wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cathaway throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cathaway momentarily.
Jackson throws a body punch but Cathaway moves out of range.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cathaway misses with a hook.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Cathaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimmy Cathaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to bum rush Cathaway with a series of wild strikes but Cathaway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Cathaway moved out of range.
Jackson lands a jab.
Cathaway misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cathaway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Cathaway settles back down. #T1#
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Cathaway is out of range.
Cathaway misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Cathaway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cathaway.
Nice straight punches there by Cathaway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cathaway.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Cathaway moved out of range.
A slow jab from Cathaway misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cathaway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Cathaway moved out of range nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cathaway misses with a straight right.
Cathaway misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Cathaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cathaway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Cathaway backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Cathaway has been cut.
Cathaway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Cathaway scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cathaway throws a big shot that misses.
Cathaway throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Cathaway.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Cathaway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Cathaway misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cathaway wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cathaway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cathaway.
Jackson backing away here, and Cathaway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cathaway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Cathaway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Cathaway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!#T4#
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cathaway counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cathaway connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cathaway.
Cathaway cracks Jackson with a left hook right on the temple and Jackson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cathaway lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jackson is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Cathaway!
Jimmy Cathaway is the new middleweight champion!

Event: AFC Helsinki
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Sanna misses with a combination
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanna moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Sanna throws a leg kick
and Sanna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Huffy Sanna has been cut.
Sanna staying out of range there.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanna.
Jackson jabs Sanna right on the nose. Sanna blinks but takes it well.
Jackson swings for the body but Sanna moves out of range.
Sanna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanna manages to avoid it.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanna.
A low kick from Sanna is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanna lands the left hand.
Sanna cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Sanna misses the jab.
Sanna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanna swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Sanna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanna looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Sanna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanna throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Sanna throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Sanna is rocked!
Sanna is aggressively charging in as Jackson backs up avoiding any damage. Jackson tosses out a jab and Sanna runs right into it face first! Sanna is out cold! Jackson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sanna's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Jackson!
Luke Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luke Jackson made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TGC 59: Malcolm vs San Diego
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Melodies.
Melodies scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook. Melodies ducked under it nicely.
Melodies moves into range and connects with a jab.
Melodies shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Melodies to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Melodies scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Melodies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Melodies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Melodies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melodies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Melodies.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melodies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melodies cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.#T1#
Melodies slips under a jab.
Jackson cracks Melodies with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Melodies takes one on the button.
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Melodies's belly button to the back.
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melodies lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melodies tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Melodies is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melodies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson. #T2#
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melodies.
Melodies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson cracks Melodies with a good jab.
Melodies misses with a looping left.
Melodies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Melodies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Melodies.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melodies.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Melodies. Those never looked like landing.
Melodies scores with a nice head shot.
Melodies throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Melodies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Melodies is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Melodies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Melodies finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Melodies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Melodies slips the punch.
Melodies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melodies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Melodies.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Melodies momentarily.
Melodies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Melodies. #T4#
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melodies.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Melodies misses with a left hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Melodies scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melodies under the eye.
A jab lands there for Melodies.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Melodies shakes it off.
A jab lands there for Melodies.
Melodies misses with a left hand
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Melodies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Melodies tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Melodies throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a jab when Melodies was well out of range.
Melodies was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a jab.
Melodies thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson throws a hook but Melodies avoids it easily.
Melodies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A little feinted left hand from Melodies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melodies takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Melodies throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melodies blocks a jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Melodies just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.
Melodies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melodies.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Melodies misses.
Melodies lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Melodies had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Melodies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melodies throws out a powerful jab.
Melodies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Melodies saw that one coming.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Melodies misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jackson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Melodies has got the better of the exchanges.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melodies manages to avoid it.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Melodies. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melodies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Melodies misses with a looping right.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Melodies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Melodies misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Melodies is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson moves forwards but Melodies connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Melodies catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Melodies misses with a looping right.
Melodies tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Melodies staying out of range there.#T3#
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Melodies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson jabs Melodies right on the nose. Melodies blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson jabs Melodies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Melodies slips a jab from Jackson.#CL#
Melodies moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Melodies lands an uppercut.
Melodies lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melodies.
A nice left hand lands by Melodies.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Melodies tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Melodies back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Melodies keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Melodies presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melodies.
Melodies working aggressively here. #T4#
Melodies tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Melodies misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Melodies keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Melodies tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melodies misses with a hook.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melodies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melodies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage. #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Melodies gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jackson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Melodies!
A victorious Taz Melodies thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TGC 56: Mikhasevich vs Gagnon
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
Petersen throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Petersen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Petersen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petersen postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Petersen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Petersen has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petersen's guard.#REVB##T1#
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Petersen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson 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.
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 wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #T3#
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Petersen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson! #REVB#
Jackson controls the position from side control.#T4#
Petersen wants to control but Jackson postures up.#SU2#
Jackson stands up and beckons Petersen to his feet.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Petersen shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Petersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Petersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Petersen 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.
Petersen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Petersen 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Petersen had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petersen in his tracks.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Petersen's ribs.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petersen's head backwards.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petersen.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luke Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.#T4#
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
Petersen throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson slips a jab from Petersen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen feinted with a counter takedown.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen takes one on the button.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Petersen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Petersen is controlling him well. #T1##SUB#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson tries to kick Petersen off but Petersen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well. #SUB#
Petersen is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Petersen 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. Petersen eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Luke Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Petersen is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Petersen didn't see that one coming.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Don Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petersen doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petersen on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petersen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Petersen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson scores with a jab. Petersen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Jackson!
After the big win, Luke Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TGC 51
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Tatum with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Jackson tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tatum, right into the meat.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum.
We've been told by Tatum's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tatum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Tatum misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Tatum is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Tatum saw that one coming.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tatum counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee. #KD#
Tatum lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Tatum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Tatum weaves into range and cracks Jackson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jackson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tatum is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Tatum!
A relieved looking Terry Tatum thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KAMIKAZE 82: Raw
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Winkle with a poor takedown
and Winkle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winkle misses with a takedown #KD#
and Jackson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Winkle! Jackson lets Winkle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winkle at a distance.
Winkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winkle walks straight into a right hand from Jackson - that's dropped him! Jackson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Winkle from any more punishment! Winkle complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luke Jackson!
A very excited looking Luke Jackson 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: KAMIKAZE 70: New Year
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Provenza.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Provenza ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Provenza was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a body punch
enabling Provenza to counter with a crisp jab.
Provenza shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.#TD2#
Provenza looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Provenza drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.#SUB2#
Provenza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Provenza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVB#
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Provenza landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Provenza looking to pass the guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jackson wants to stand but Provenza is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Jackson stands up and waves to Provenza to follow him.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Provenza cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Provenza shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Provenza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Provenza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Provenza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Provenza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Provenza 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 wants to stand but Provenza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Provenza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson tries to stand but Provenza is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Provenza is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to stand but Provenza is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Provenza wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Provenza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Provenza looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Provenza actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Provenza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Provenza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.#T4#
Provenza lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Provenza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Provenza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Provenza ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Jackson misses.
Provenza misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Provenza.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Provenza.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Provenza throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Provenza's body.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Provenza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Provenza moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Provenza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Provenza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Provenza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Provenza misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Provenza gets a clinch.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Provenza can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Provenza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Provenza misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Provenza manages to avoid it.
Provenza walks into a jab.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silvio Provenza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands a jab to Provenza's midsection.#T1#
Provenza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Provenza.
Provenza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Provenza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silvio Provenza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Provenza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Provenza was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Provenza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson slips under a jab from Provenza.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Provenza's body. Provenza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Provenza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.#T2#
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Provenza ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Provenza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Provenza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a hook but Provenza blocks it.
Provenza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Provenza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Provenza.
Provenza advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Provenza seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Provenza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Provenza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Provenza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Provenza.
Jackson is trying to break free.#TD2#
Provenza is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Provenza manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Provenza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Provenza has Jackson in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Provenza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson tries to stand but Provenza is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SU#
Jackson stands up and waves to Provenza to follow him.
Provenza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Provenza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Provenza.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Provenza.
Jackson with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Provenza throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Provenza.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Provenza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Provenza.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Provenza was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Provenza is just out of range.
Provenza lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Provenza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Provenza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Provenza persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson cracks Provenza with a good jab.
Provenza blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Provenza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Provenza.
Jackson slips a jab from Provenza.
Luke Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Provenza walks into a jab.#T1#
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Provenza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Provenza misses with a hook.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Provenza moves away.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Provenza should have avoided that one.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Provenza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Provenza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Provenza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Provenza.
Provenza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Provenza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson. #CL2#
Provenza closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Provenza jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Provenza.
Jackson is trying to break free.#T2#
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Provenza has him pressed against the cage.
Provenza prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Provenza goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target. #CL2#
Provenza clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Provenza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Provenza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Provenza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Provenza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Provenza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Provenza moves away from the strike by Jackson. #CL2#
Provenza rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Provenza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luke Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##BC2#
Provenza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Provenza lands a jab to the head.
Provenza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Provenza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Provenza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Provenza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Provenza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Provenza.
Silvio Provenza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Provenza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Provenza's head but Provenza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Provenza does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Provenza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Provenza scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Provenza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Provenza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Provenza takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a body punch but Provenza moves out of range.
Provenza throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Jackson!
A very excited looking Luke Jackson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: KAMIKAZE 66: Hot Shot
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Tucker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tucker. Tucker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tucker prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tucker on the side of the head.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Tucker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Tucker is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Devin Tucker has been cut.
Tucker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Tucker gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jackson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Jackson!
A less than humble Luke Jackson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: KAMIKAZE 62: Punk
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Jackson stuns Van Acker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Acker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Acker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Acker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Van Acker moved out of range nicely.
Van Acker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson lunges at Van Acker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Acker's hand. #ROC#
Van Acker is rocked!
Van Acker avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Van Acker is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Van Acker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Van Acker.
Van Acker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Van Acker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Acker seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Acker darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Van Acker into the cage.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Van Acker dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Van Acker's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Acker fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Acker looks winded!#T1#
Jackson punishes Van Acker's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Acker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.#KD#
Jackson drops Van Acker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Acker looks back up at him and smiles so Jackson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Van Acker wants to clinch.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Van Acker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Van Acker finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Acker fails to land the takedown.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Acker has time to react.
Jackson cracks Van Acker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Van Acker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Acker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Van Acker manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Van Acker's body. Van Acker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Acker or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Van Acker's defenses.
Van Acker gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jackson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Jackson!
Luke Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Luc Van Acker had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 57: Faith
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Andonov ducks down to avoid it.
Andonov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andonov shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
A left lands for Jackson.#CUT#
It looks like Yordan Andonov has been cut.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andonov moves away.
Andonov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andonov thinking.
Andonov looks winded!
Andonov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Andonov blocks a jab.
Andonov has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yordan Andonov.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Jackson digs a good hook to Andonov's body.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andonov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson works Andonov's body with a nice hook.
Andonov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Andonov with an uppercut!
Andonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD#
Jackson drops Andonov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Andonov looks back up at him and smiles so Jackson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Andonov is rocked!
It looks like Jackson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andonov walks into a left hand.
Andonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Andonov's defenses. #T2#
Andonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson cracks Andonov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Andonov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jackson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Andonov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Jackson!
Luke Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KAMIKAZE 52: Dark Gate
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Van Acker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Acker doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Acker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Acker fails to land the takedown.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Acker on the side of the head. #TD2#
Jackson tries to sprawl but Van Acker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Acker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Acker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson wants to stand up but Van Acker is controlling him.
Van Acker distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Van Acker fails with the takedown.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Van Acker.
Van Acker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Van Acker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson with a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Jackson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Acker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Acker.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson jabs at Van Acker's body.
A punch lands to the side of Van Acker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Acker's coach down at Rip Shit Riot Yoga Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Acker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Acker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Van Acker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Van Acker manages to avoid it.
Van Acker slips a jab from Jackson.
Van Acker with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Acker blocks a jab.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Acker was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a jab.#ROC#
Van Acker is rocked!
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Van Acker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Acker is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Van Acker lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Van Acker seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Acker darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Van Acker into the cage. #T4#
Nice cross by Jackson.
Van Acker looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Acker on the side of the head.
Van Acker ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Van Acker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Luke Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson swings for the body but Van Acker moves out of range.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Van Acker to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Acker staying out of range there.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Van Acker seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Van Acker with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Acker slips a straight right by Jackson.
Nice defenses there by Van Acker.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Acker dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Van Acker's head and hops out.#T1#
Van Acker darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Van Acker into the cage.
Van Acker slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Van Acker is out of range.
Van Acker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Van Acker persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Van Acker.
Van Acker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Acker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Acker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Jackson backs off Van Acker throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Van Acker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Acker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2##TD2#
Jackson tries to sprawl but Van Acker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Van Acker.
Van Acker won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Van Acker throwing strikes but missing.
Luc Van Acker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Acker throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Van Acker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Acker stops Jackson from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Acker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Acker throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Acker's guard. Nice move by Jackson!#REVR##SU#
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Van Acker throws a one two combo.
Van Acker with a nice cross.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Van Acker fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Van Acker counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Van Acker's shoulder, as Van Acker tries to avoid the shot.
Van Acker shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Van Acker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a hook but Van Acker avoids it easily.#T4#
Van Acker connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Acker can do to turn this around?
Van Acker misses with a wild combination.
Van Acker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Acker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luc Van Acker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Acker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Van Acker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Van Acker walks into a left hand.
Van Acker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Van Acker shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Van Acker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Van Acker is out of range.
Van Acker unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Acker throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Van Acker slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson swings for the body but Van Acker moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Acker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Van Acker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Van Acker's head but Van Acker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Van Acker.
Van Acker ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Acker.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Acker unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Acker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Acker.#T2#
Van Acker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Van Acker shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Acker throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson misses with a hook. Van Acker ducked under it nicely.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Van Acker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Van Acker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Acker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Jackson misses.
Van Acker with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Acker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luke Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Van Acker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Acker gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Van Acker moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Van Acker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Jackson misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Van Acker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that. #ES#
Jackson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Van Acker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Acker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luc Van Acker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Acker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Acker's hands.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Acker misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Van Acker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Luc Van Acker was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 49: Drug
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Jackson connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Ilja Magutanovicski has been cut.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magutanovicski moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
A combination from Magutanovicski does no damage.
Magutanovicski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Magutanovicski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Magutanovicski fails with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Magutanovicski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magutanovicski off to one side.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilja Magutanovicski.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magutanovicski fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Magutanovicski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magutanovicski tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away. #KD#
Jackson cracks Magutanovicski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jackson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Magutanovicski to stand back up!#ROC#
Magutanovicski is rocked!
Jackson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Magutanovicski falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jackson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Jackson!
A victorious Luke Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KAMIKAZE 42: Walls
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Papa with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Papa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papa on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD#
Jackson cracks Papa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Papa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jackson finish him? #ROC#
Papa is rocked!
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!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Jackson has cracked Papa with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Jackson lands another huge swinging hook and Papa tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Papa, before Jackson can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luke Jackson!
A very excited looking Luke Jackson 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: KAMIKAZE 39: Poison
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Byrd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byrd on the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Byrd.
Byrd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson stalks Byrd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Byrd's face. Byrd staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Byrd moves out of range. #T2#
Byrd scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson jabs at Byrd's body.
Byrd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byrd counters with a straight that turns Jackson's legs to rubber! Byrd pushes forward with more strikes and Jackson goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryker Byrd!
Ryker Byrd took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My opponent had a terrible record coming into this fight but make no mistake - anyone i put my hands on inside this cage is in trouble. I dont care what your plan is - once i hit you your world starts to melt. Stay tuned.'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 31: Last Ride
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Brooks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Brooks misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Brooks goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Brooks shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Brooks.#TD2#
Brooks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brooks asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Brooks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Brooks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brooks's guard! Nice work there by Jackson!
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU#
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brooks, up you get!
Jackson lunges at Brooks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brooks's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Phil Brooks has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Brooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Brooks looks winded!
Brooks throws a wild hook but Jackson just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Brooks gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Jackson raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Jackson!
After the big win, Luke Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SHINTO and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Jackson throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffin.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Shawn Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#
It looks like Shawn Griffin has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Griffin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD2#
Jackson drops Griffin with a nice combination! Jackson dives into Griffin's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!
Jackson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Griffin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luke Jackson!

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