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Event:
EFA 17 Farmery vs Garret
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Mpembe clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mpembe counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mpembe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mpembe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mpembe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson . Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Mpembe finds it's way through Jackson 's defenses.
Mpembe scores with a shot to the body.
Mpembe cracks a nice hook into Jackson 's ribs.
Jackson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mpembe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mpembe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mpembe lands a couple of elbows.
Mpembe landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mpembe distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mpembe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mpembe stands up over Jackson , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mpembe working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mpembe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mpembe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Mpembe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Mpembe looking for a sweep. Not yet Mpembe, not yet.
Mpembe keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Mpembe keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Mpembe punching from the bottom.
Mpembe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mpembe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mpembe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mpembe pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mpembe keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mpembe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mpembe can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Mpembe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Mpembe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mpembe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Mpembe's legs - danger averted.
Mpembe wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mpembe there!
Mpembe wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Mpembe manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Jackson prevents Mpembe from improving his position.
Mpembe moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Mpembe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mpembe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Mpembe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mpembe wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson is fighting to break Mpembe's control of his arms but Mpembe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mpembe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jackson has hold of Mpembe's hands but Mpembe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mpembe wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Mpembe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mpembe lands a nice short elbow.
Mpembe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mpembe lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mpembe wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Mpembe wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ndulu Mpembe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mpembe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mpembe lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Mpembe works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Mpembe throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Mpembe pushes his legs off easily.
Mpembe throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mpembe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson 's guard. #REVB#
Mpembe with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mpembe distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mpembe wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mpembe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Mpembe slips an elbow through the middle.
Mpembe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mpembe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mpembe advances position into side control!
Mpembe is chipping away with strikes.
Mpembe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jackson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mpembe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ndulu Mpembe!
An out of breath Ndulu Mpembe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFA 7 Clark vs Brandau
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Black shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Black presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Black controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Jackson regains half guard.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black stalling.
Black seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Black takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Black perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black is thwarting Jackson 's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Black avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson .
As Jackson looks to move away, Black throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.#CL#
Black has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Black has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Black taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Black checks it.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Black 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 WIlliam Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Black is looking to control Jackson 's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
Black looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Black wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.#T4##BC#
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black dives in and grabs Jackson 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Black 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.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Black tries to clinch up.#TD#
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Black is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black is pressing down on Jackson 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
WIlliam Black 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 hook but Black blocks it.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
Jackson is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson .
Black 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.
WIlliam Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a low kick but Black avoids it.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Black's front leg but catches the back leg as Black tries to avoid it.
Black tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WIlliam Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fakes the leg kick and cracks Black in the body.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson .
Black seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A cross from Jackson lands.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Black takes one on the button.#CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Black letting Jackson take a breather here.#T2#
Jackson lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Jackson pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Jackson controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black postures up.
#T3#
Black passes Jackson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Black wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Black seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Lamar Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Black as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Black sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Black is looking to counter with head kicks.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WIlliam Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Black checks the leg kick.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson works Black's body with a nice hook.
Black keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Black moved away.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Black throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Black sees it coming and moves out of range.
Black is looking for a counter combo.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Black.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Black shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson thinks about the counter body kick.
Jackson throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Black swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson .
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Black 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 swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
Jackson has Black pushed against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Black in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson .
#T4##TD#
Black ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Black no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Black is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jackson pushing down on Black's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Black trying to control here.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Jackson !
Lamar Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, Fanatic Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Event:
EFA 1
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jensen cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson .
Jensen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A bone on bone clash there as Jensen blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Jensen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jensen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jensen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jensen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jensen.
Jensen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jackson . Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson tries to bum rush Jensen with a series of wild strikes but Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jensen is looking to counter punch.
Jackson tries to move into range but Jensen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Jensen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Jensen drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
#TD#
Jensen gets control of Jackson 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jensen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jackson is posturing up here but Jensen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jackson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jackson has to tap! Slick submission there by Jensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Jensen!
Simon Jensen gave a mention to Dauntless in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Jackson darts in and clinches Vang up against the cage.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Vang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vang.#BC2#
Jackson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Vang avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vang being controlled against the cage.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Jackson throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Vang counters by clinching up.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Jackson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vang.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Vang tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Vang keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Vang circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lamar Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vang misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Vang just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lamar Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Vang checks it.
Vang blocks the body kick.
Vang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson tries to bum rush Vang with a series of wild strikes but Vang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vang feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Vang blocks it.
Vang tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Vang drops back down to his feet.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson .
Vang misses with a body shot.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Vang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vang.
Vang misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Vang in a clinch.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vang won't allow it.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Vang's front leg but catches the back leg as Vang tries to avoid it.
Vang slips a straight right by Jackson .
Vang feinted with a counter takedown.
Vang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Vang throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Vang lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vang looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Vang is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Vang gets tackled into the cage by Jackson . Jackson maintains the clinch.
A short right from Vang.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson tries a body shot but Vang blocks it.
Vang has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vang is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Vang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vang can't get the takedown.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vang won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Good exchange - Vang coming out on top.#CL#
Vang has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vang moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Vang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson trying to control but Vang is working from the bottom.
Vang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Jackson postures up in Vang's guard and throws a big left but Vang blocks it.
Jackson trying to control but Vang is working from the bottom.
Vang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stands and throws Vang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson trying to control the action but Vang is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vang is trying to control Jackson 's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Vang is not content to let Jackson control the position. #SU2#
Jackson stands up and beckons Vang to his feet.
Jackson tries to work over Vang's front leg with a kick but Vang checks it.
A solid body kick from Jackson .
Vang doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Vang counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Jackson throws a push kick but Vang slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Vang slips a jab from Jackson .
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson .
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Jackson .
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Vang.
Vang defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
As Jackson tries to get set, Vang tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Vang defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Vang.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Jackson rushes Vang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jackson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vang.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vang's calf.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch but Vang moves out of range.
Vang misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lamar Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Vang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jackson forces Vang back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Vang.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Vang is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson is trying to break free.#BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vang throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sydney Vang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Vang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Vang keeps it at a distance.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Vang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Vang is controlling well.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vang lands a couple of digs.#T2##SUB2#
Jackson working for a triangle but Vang defends it easily.
#SUB#
Vang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vang pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet - Vang follows without any prompting.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Vang avoids it well.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vang is able to avoid easily.
Jackson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Vang counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that. #SUB#
Vang 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. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##ES2#
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vang keeps the fight on the outside.
Lamar Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Vang circles away.
Vang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Jackson !
In his post fight interview, Lamar Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnsen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Johnsen back into the cage.#TD2#
Johnsen pulls guard successfully.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Johnsen won't let him. #SUB2#
Jackson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Johnsen has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Jackson manages to get his head free but now Johnsen has transitioned to an armbar! Jackson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Johnsen! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Johnsen!
Johnny Johnsen took some time post fight to say the following; 'He is lucky I didn't kill him, these guys can't hang with me. I am a bad ass motherfucker....'.
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