Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFC Live in Sydney 2
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Severini's defenses.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Severini.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Severini lands an overhand right.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Severini sprawls well. Severini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dom Severini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but Severini avoids it easily.
Severini walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jimmy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Severini. Beautiful body shot.
Severini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Severini doesn't seem phased though.
Severini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
No luck for Severini with that takedown attempt.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Severini's head backwards.
Severini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Severini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson with a poor takedown
enabling Severini to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson tries to move into range but Severini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Severini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Severini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Severini defends it well.#KD#
Severini drops his shoulder and cracks Jackson with a huge uppercut! Jackson goes down! Can Severini finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Severini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Severini is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Severini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Severini trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Severini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Severini's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Severini stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Severini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson controls Severini momentarily but Severini frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Severini trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Severini accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Severini preventing the sweep.
Severini postures up.
Severini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Severini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Severini from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Severini lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson looking to control.
Severini working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Severini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Severini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Severini from controlling successfully.
Severini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Severini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Severini connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severini scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#
That has opened up Jimmy Jackson's cut even more.
Severini throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Severini is aware though and is defending well.
Severini is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#
The cut above Jimmy Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Severini postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#
Jimmy Jackson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Severini's guard. #REVB#
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Severini is controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson stands and throws Severini's legs to the side, diving into side control.
What's Severini going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Severini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Severini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Severini throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Severini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Severini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dom Severini!
A very excited looking Dom Severini 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: RFC Sydney April 11th
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheba.
Jimmy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson slips a straight right by Cheba.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Cheba avoids it well and moves away.
Cheba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cheba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Cheba.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cheba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Stanislaw Cheba has been cut.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cheba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheba needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Cheba.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cheba throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.#T1#
Jackson looks to land a combination but Cheba avoids it well.
We've been informed that Cheba 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.
Cheba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Cheba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Cheba.
Cheba lands with a good body shot.
Cheba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Cheba lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Cheba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cheba scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Cheba ducks down to avoid it.
Cheba throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Cheba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Jackson shoots in and bounces Cheba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Cheba tries to improve position but can't.
Cheba struggling a bit here.
Cheba seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cheba tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cheba taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Cheba tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson working away.
Cheba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jackson is working to tighten his grip on Cheba's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cheba has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jackson is really squeezing tight and eventually Cheba passes out! Jackson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RapidFC 67
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Nugulagamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nugulagamba throws a good cross that connects.
Nugulagamba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nugulagamba misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jimmy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelica Nugulagamba.#TD2#
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Nugulagamba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nugulagamba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nugulagamba forces his way into half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Nugulagamba has control of the leg.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nugulagamba throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nugulagamba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Nugulagamba is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Jackson wants to improve his position but Nugulagamba is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nugulagamba content to control rather than advance.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nugulagamba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Nugulagamba is controlling well.
Nugulagamba wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nugulagamba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Nugulagamba is controlling well.
Jackson wants to sweep but Nugulagamba has passed to side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nugulagamba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Nugulagamba working away.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nugulagamba controlling from side mount. #T3#
Nugulagamba is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nugulagamba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jackson wants to control but Nugulagamba postures up.
We've been informed that Nugulagamba has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nugulagamba lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Nugulagamba keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson tries to buck Nugulagamba off but Nugulagamba is having none of it.#SUB2#
Nugulagamba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Nugulagamba lands some shots froms side control.
Nugulagamba is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nugulagamba connects with a decent elbow.
Nugulagamba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Nugulagamba seems content to control.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nugulagamba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelica Nugulagamba 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#
Jackson lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Angelica Nugulagamba has been cut.
Nugulagamba shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nugulagamba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nugulagamba shoots and misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nugulagamba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nugulagamba.
Nugulagamba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jimmy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelica Nugulagamba.
Nugulagamba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nugulagamba.
Nugulagamba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nugulagamba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Nugulagamba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nugulagamba somewhat.#T1#
Good shot there by Jackson.
Nugulagamba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nugulagamba gets slowly back to his feet.
Nugulagamba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Nugulagamba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jimmy Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson slips under a jab from Nugulagamba.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimmy Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nugulagamba closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Nugulagamba pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Nugulagamba saw that one coming.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
That has opened up Angelica Nugulagamba's cut even more.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nugulagamba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Nugulagamba moved out of range.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson tries to bum rush Nugulagamba with a series of wild strikes but Nugulagamba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nugulagamba shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Nugulagamba 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. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nugulagamba shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nugulagamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nugulagamba ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Nugulagamba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Nugulagamba 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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Nugulagamba is just out of range.
Nugulagamba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nugulagamba gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nugulagamba manages to avoid it.
Nugulagamba with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Nugulagamba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Nugulagamba dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Nugulagamba fails to land the takedown.
Jackson scores with a jab. Nugulagamba acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Angelica Nugulagamba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Nugulagamba darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nugulagamba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.#SUB#
Nugulagamba avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nugulagamba is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Nugulagamba is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Nugulagamba slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angelica Nugulagamba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Nugulagamba slips the punch.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Nugulagamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nugulagamba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Nugulagamba slips the punch.
Nugulagamba has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Nugulagamba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nugulagamba showed some decent athleticism there.
Nugulagamba is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nugulagamba prevents Jackson from improving his position.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson wants to control but Nugulagamba is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Nugulagamba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Angelica Nugulagamba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nugulagamba controlling the action here.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Nugulagamba wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Nugulagamba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Jackson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Nugulagamba. Oh but Jackson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Nugulagamba goes limp - he's gone! Jackson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Jackson!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 43
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christophe.
Christophe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christophe momentarily.
Christophe digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Christophe scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Christophe stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Christophe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christophe tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson throws a hook but Christophe avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christophe. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Christophe slips the punch.
Christophe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Christophe moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Christophe avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Nice shot lands for Christophe.
Jackson throws a hook but Christophe blocks it.
Christophe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.#TD#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Christophe!#T1#
Christophe is trying to improve his position.
Christophe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Christophe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Christophe is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Christophe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Oblivion Gate. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Christophe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christophe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christophe sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Christophe is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christophe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christophe keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christophe defends it well.
Christophe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Christophe keeps moving. #T3#
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Christophe is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but Christophe extends and breaks Jackson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Christophe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Armand Christophe!
Armand Christophe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 41
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McRobbie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jackson tries to work over McRobbie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McRobbie throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from McRobbie, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
McRobbie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McRobbie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRobbie.
McRobbie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson gets through McRobbie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McRobbie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson works on McRobbie's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
McRobbie looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson pushes McRobbie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McRobbie shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson digs a good hook to McRobbie's body.
McRobbie avoids a punch combination nicely.
McRobbie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McRobbie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
McRobbie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jimmy 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.
McRobbie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##KD#
Jackson drops McRobbie with a right and a left! Jackson comes rushing in but McRobbie regains his composure and manages to keep Jackson in guard. #ROC#
McRobbie is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kasey McRobbie has been cut.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
McRobbie is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! McRobbie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McRobbie manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into McRobbie's guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McRobbie seems to have recovered his senses.
McRobbie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson stands up over McRobbie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but McRobbie has wrist control.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but McRobbie is retaining full guard. #T3#
Jackson pushing down on McRobbie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson trying to control the action but McRobbie is working from the bottom.
Jackson with the ground and pound but McRobbie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson postures up in McRobbie's guard and throws a big left but McRobbie blocks it.
Jackson stands up over McRobbie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McRobbie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but McRobbie has wrist control.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McRobbie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but McRobbie has wrist control.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McRobbie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McRobbie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McRobbie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kasey McRobbie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McRobbie pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
McRobbie misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jackson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McRobbie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McRobbie pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRobbie lands a right hand.
McRobbie throws an elbow that misses.
McRobbie lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRobbie pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
McRobbie is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into McRobbie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McRobbie's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
McRobbie throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Jackson drops McRobbie with a right and a left! Jackson comes rushing in but McRobbie regains his composure and manages to keep Jackson in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McRobbie keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson stands up over McRobbie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McRobbie is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McRobbie's head.
Jimmy Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson throws a strike but McRobbie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McRobbie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson lands a couple of shots from the bottom. #SUB#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McRobbie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McRobbie defends it easily.
McRobbie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McRobbie can do to turn this around?
McRobbie is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Jackson working for a triangle but McRobbie defends it easily. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but McRobbie pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McRobbie.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McRobbie holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Jackson throws a strike but McRobbie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
McRobbie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
McRobbie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but McRobbie pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McRobbie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McRobbie defends it easily.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McRobbie defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McRobbie 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.
McRobbie wants to clinch.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles McRobbie. McRobbie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson is looking to wear down McRobbie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McRobbie just misses with a punch to the body.
McRobbie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McRobbies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McRobbie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McRobbie stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jimmy Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
McRobbie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McRobbie misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McRobbie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson swinging wildly here. #KD#
Jackson steps into range and cracks McRobbie with a monster punch that buckles his knees! McRobbie flops backwards and Jackson dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson distracts McRobbie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kasey McRobbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
McRobbie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McRobbie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McRobbie's guard. #REVR#
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
McRobbie controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself. #SUB#
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McRobbie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard. #REVB#
Jimmy Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McRobbie lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McRobbie defends well.
McRobbie postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
McRobbie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McRobbie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McRobbie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
McRobbie throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McRobbie throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McRobbie's guard. Nice move by Jackson!#REVR#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but McRobbie is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McRobbie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.#SUB2#
McRobbie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson pushes down on McRobbie's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jackson!
Jimmy Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 38
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Kabara moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Kabara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD2#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kabara on his heels. He'll look to pass Kabara's guard now, I'm sure.
Kabara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Kabara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kabara is keeping the position for now.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kabara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kabara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kabara keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Kabara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kabara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Kabara in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kabara is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Jackson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kabara has his hands clasped together but Jackson extends and breaks Kabara's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Jackson!
Jimmy Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 33
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Elliott ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Elliott counters with a stiff right hand.
Elliott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elliott wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
Elliott lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jimmy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Elliott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elliott feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Elliott connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Elliott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Elliott there as he acknowledges the 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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Elliott - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Elliott. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Elliott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elliott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Elliott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elliott throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Elliott throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elliott counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Elliott is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elliott.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elliott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Elliott scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Elliott lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
Elliott blocks a jab.
Elliott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jimmy Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Elliott.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson misses with a hook. Elliott ducked under it nicely.
Elliott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elliott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Elliott's shoulder, as Elliott tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Elliott thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Elliott moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson tries to bum rush Elliott with a series of wild strikes but Elliott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson scores with a jab. Elliott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Elliott 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 misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Elliott misses with a hook.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Elliott counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Elliott.
Elliott throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elliott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elliott looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Elliott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elliott fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Elliott.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elliott.#T3#
Jackson avoids the head kick by Elliott.
Elliott throws a head kick that misses.
Elliott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Elliott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elliott.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elliott.
Elliott throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Elliott loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Elliott defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
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?
Elliott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elliott is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elliott shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elliott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elliott throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elliott moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Elliott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elliott steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elliott scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Elliott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jimmy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Elliott.
Elliott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elliott manages to avoid it.
Elliott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elliott.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Elliott.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Elliott moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Elliott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson'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#
Jab from Jackson.
A punch combination from Elliott misses.
Elliott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jimmy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elliott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Elliott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Elliott lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elliott on the side of the head.
Elliott slips under a jab.
Michael Elliott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Elliott!
Elliott lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elliott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Elliott throws a nice head kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Elliott misses with a looping left.
Elliott lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Elliott lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Elliott.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elliott's hands.
Jackson misses with a hook. Elliott ducked under it nicely.
Jackson slips under a jab from Elliott.
Elliott needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elliott throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Elliott tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body punch from Elliott.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elliott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elliott throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Elliott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Elliott connects with a looping right hand.
Elliott misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.#T2#
Elliott misses with a few strikes there.
Elliott lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Elliott.
Elliott defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Elliott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Elliott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Elliott now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Elliott throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Elliott does no damage.
Jackson tries to move into range but Elliott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Elliott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Elliott looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elliott throws out the jab.
Elliott dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Sloppy strikes from Elliott. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Elliott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elliott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elliott gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Elliott moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Elliott throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Elliott lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased. #T4#
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Elliott scores with a hook.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elliott missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Elliott.
Elliott throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Elliott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson jabs at Elliott's body.
Some wild striking there from Elliott.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elliott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Elliott avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elliott! But no joy.
Elliott misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Elliott.
A big left from Elliott misses.
Elliott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elliott looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Elliott moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Elliott saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Elliott.
Some wild striking there from Elliott.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elliott just misses with a punch to the body.
Elliott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tests Elliott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Elliott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elliott works the jab nicely.#T1#
Jackson looks to land a combination but Elliott avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Elliott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elliott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elliott scrambles back to his feet.
Elliott throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Elliott slips a straight right by Jackson.
Elliott throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Elliott throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elliott.
Elliott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elliott.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Elliott.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Elliott misses with a straight left.
Jackson slips a straight right by Elliott.
Elliott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elliott was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elliott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Elliott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elliott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson throws the left hand but Elliott avoids the punch easily.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Elliott moved out of range nicely.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Elliott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Elliott looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Elliott throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elliott throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Elliott tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elliott misses with a looping left.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Elliott is just out of range.
Elliott thumps Jackson with a low kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Elliott. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Elliott misses with the combination. #T3#
Elliott needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Elliott's head.
Elliott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson tries to move into range but Elliott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson. #ROC#
Elliott is rocked!
A jab from Jackson misses.
Elliott is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Elliott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Elliott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elliott seems to have recovered his senses.
Elliott ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Elliott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elliott 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!
Jackson 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 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elliott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Elliott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson moves out of range as Elliott strikes.#T4#
No joy there for Elliott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elliott throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Elliott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elliott scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Elliott to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Elliott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Elliott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elliott with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Elliott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elliott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elliott throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elliott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elliott slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elliott was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Elliott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elliott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Elliott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Elliott 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Elliott!
Michael Elliott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 24
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Sauce lands with a shot to the body.
Sauce throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sauce should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sauce takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sauce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sauce's head.
Sauce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Sauce has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Sauce blocks nicely. #T1#
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sauce working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Jackson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sauce could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jackson has cracked it and Sauce is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Jackson!
Jimmy Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RapidFC 41
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Finau is looking to score with low kicks.
As Finau looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Finau just gets out of the way.
Finau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finau throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Finau.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Finau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finau looking to stall.
Finau tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has Finau pushed against the cage.
Finau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Finau lands a left hand. #T1#
Finau prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Finau manages to break the clinch.
Jackson slips a straight right by Finau.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vaai Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Finau shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Finau looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Finau just gets out of the way.
Finau tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finau. #T2#
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Finau.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Finau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Finau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finau misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson moves out of range as Finau strikes.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Finau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finau takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Finau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Finau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Finau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Finau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finau misses with an uppercut.
Finau lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finau, as that shot connected.
Finau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Finau lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Finau lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finau throws a lazy body kick
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Finau.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finau lands a head kick!
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Finau throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Finau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Finau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Finau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Finau throws a head kick that misses.
Finau misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Finau.
Finau throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Finau tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Finau looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaai Finau seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Finau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Finau misses the target.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Finau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson throws a hook but Finau blocks it.
Finau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finau throws a big shot that misses.
Finau misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jimmy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finau.
Finau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.#T2#
Finau cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Finau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Finau misses its intended target.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Finau swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Finau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Finau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Finau showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Finau thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Finau seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Finau trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finau stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Finau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finau is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson has Finau pulled in close to control his posture.
Finau postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Finau throwing strikes but missing.
Finau stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Finau fails with a takedown attempt.
Finau lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaai Finau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Finau throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Finau as he connects with a hook.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finau throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Finau looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Finau throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Finau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Finau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Finau misses with a head kick. #T1#
Finau cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Finau throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Finau didn't expect that.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finau on the ground.
Finau looking to control.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Finau trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Finau 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 working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is fighting to break Finau's control of his arms but Finau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Finau wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Vaai Finau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Finau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finau wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Finau is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Finau as he connects with a hook.
Finau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Finau finds it's way through Jackson's defenses. #T3#
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Finau had a free shot at his head there.
Finau's corner calls for a 1-2. Finau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finau wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Finau misses.
Finau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finau misses with a straight left.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finau wants to clinch.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Finau.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.#T4#
Finau connects with a solid leg kick.
Finau cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jimmy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Finau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Finau.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Finau on that attempt.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Finau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Finau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Finau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vaai Finau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finau 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaai Finau!
After winning the bout, Vaai Finau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RapidFC 33
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Severini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Severini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dom Severini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Severini moved out of range.
Severini throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Severini throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Severini misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Severini's coaches at Hilo Hit Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Severini trying to control here.
Severini is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Severini tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #T1#
Jackson is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Severini scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Severini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severini. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Severini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Severini.
Severini digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Severini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Severini finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
Severini throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Severini connects with a body shot.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Severini.#T3#
Severini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Severini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Severini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Severini lands a body shot.
Severini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Severini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Severini throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Severini scores with a nice strike.
Severini misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Severini.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Severini defends it well.
Severini swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Severini defends it well.
Severini scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Severini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Severini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Severini did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson looks winded!
Severini tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throws a strike but Severini avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Severini keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Severini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Severini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Severini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Severini lands a jab to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Jimmy Jackson's cut even more.
Severini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severini. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severini. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severini misses with a straight right.
Jackson defending well as Severini loads up on a big left hand.
Severini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Severini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severini throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Severini looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Severini looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Severini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Severini appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Severini.
Severini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Severini misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Severini misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Severini misses with a double jab.
Severini thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Severini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Severini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Severini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Severini fails to land.
Jackson prevents Severini from breaking the clinch.
Severini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Severini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Severini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Severini gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
A big left from Severini misses.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Severini misses.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Severini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Severini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Severini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Severini.
Severini throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Severini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Severini swinging wildly here.
Severini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
The cut above Jimmy Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Severini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Severini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dom Severini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Severini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Severini misses with a two punch combination.
Severini connects with the punch.
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 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Severini - just one landing.
Severini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Severini connects with the punch.#CUT#
Jimmy Jackson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Severini.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Severini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Severini lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Severini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Severini loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Severini throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Severini fights it but they end up in guard.
Severini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jackson is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Severini misses with a few strikes there.
Severini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Severini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Severini.
Severini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jimmy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a double jab. #T2#
Severini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Severini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Severini.
Severini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Severini.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Severini misses with a hook.
Severini throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Severini wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Severini is keeping the position.
Severini looking for a sweep. Not yet Severini, not yet.
Severini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Severini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Severini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dom Severini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Severini does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Severini misses with a body shot.
Jimmy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Severini finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Severini moves out of range.
Jackson throws a jab when Severini was well out of range.
Severini lands with a good body shot.
Severini throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Severini avoids it easily.
Severini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Severini.
Severini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dom Severini is winning the standup battle so far.
Severini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Severini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Severini, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Severini!
Dom Severini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RapidFC 26
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
McRobbie slips under a jab from Jackson.
A slow jab from McRobbie misses its intended target.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but McRobbie avoids it well and moves away.
McRobbie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
McRobbie throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
McRobbie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Drunken Hobo FT - Elite training for the public! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McRobbie throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McRobbie.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRobbie. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRobbie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Danga de danga de dang - McRobbie scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRobbie misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
McRobbie misses with a double jab.
McRobbie throws a big shot that misses.
McRobbie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McRobbie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McRobbie is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McRobbie defends it well.
Jackson trying to control the action but McRobbie is working from the bottom.
McRobbie is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson throws a strike but McRobbie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McRobbie controlling the position.
Jackson is looking to advance position but McRobbie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRobbie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face. #T3#
McRobbie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT2#
Jimmy Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#
Jimmy Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kasey McRobbie!

Event: RapidFC 22
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but No Mercy has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Jackson is fighting off a takedown attempt but No Mercy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jackson to the mat. Jackson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
No Mercy with a flurry of punches that miss.
No Mercy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
No Mercy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
No Mercy throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
No Mercy stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as No Mercy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control the position.
No Mercy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
No Mercy cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.#T1#
Jackson is trying to control the position but No Mercy postures up.
No Mercy with a nice head shot there.
No Mercy throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
No Mercy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
No Mercy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
No Mercy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
No Mercy throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
No Mercy postures up.
No Mercy throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as No Mercy 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.
No Mercy works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
No Mercy stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
No Mercy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
No Mercy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
No Mercy controls from within his opponent's guard.
No Mercy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
No Mercy lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
No Mercy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
No Mercy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
No Mercy wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as No Mercy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
No Mercy cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Jackson has his hands on No Mercy 's head, controlling the position.
No Mercy trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
No Mercy landing with the ground and pound.
No Mercy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but No Mercy slips an elbow through the middle.
No Mercy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson controls No Mercy momentarily but No Mercy frees himself. #T4#
No Mercy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
No Mercy throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
No Mercy is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
No Mercy with a nice head shot there.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
No Mercy scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
No Mercy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No Mercy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Almighty Great No Mercy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No Mercy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No Mercy is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.#CL2#
No Mercy clinches with his opponent.
No Mercy wants a takedown.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson taking a breather.
No Mercy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
No Mercy moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
No Mercy lands a takedown into guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing No Mercy from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jackson controls No Mercy momentarily but No Mercy frees himself.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
No Mercy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Prince Almighty Great No Mercy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from No Mercy .
No Mercy trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
No Mercy working some strikes from top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No Mercy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
No Mercy throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but No Mercy is one step ahead there.
No Mercy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
No Mercy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
No Mercy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but No Mercy slips an elbow through the middle.
No Mercy passes into half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. No Mercy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
No Mercy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is not content to let No Mercy control the position.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with No Mercy in his half guard.
No Mercy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson wants to control but No Mercy is keeping busy.
Jackson has hold of No Mercy 's hands but No Mercy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
No Mercy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#
Jimmy Jackson's cut is getting worse.
No Mercy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from No Mercy .
No Mercy is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
No Mercy is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. No Mercy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No Mercy throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
No Mercy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
No Mercy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
No Mercy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT2#
Jimmy Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jackson tries to roll over but No Mercy keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No Mercy drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Jimmy Jackson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Prince Almighty Great No Mercy !

Event: Rapid Fight Night 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1##TD#
Sauce gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Sauce manages to retain guard.
Sauce wants to stand and escape 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.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Sauce keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sauce takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson 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.
Sauce is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sauce takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to control but Sauce is keeping him busy.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Jackson working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sauce tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Sauce is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson trying to control the action but Sauce is working from the bottom.
Sauce pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sauce is trying to improve his position.
Sauce on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sauce, who protects the arm well.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sauce!
Sauce is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sauce is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sauce looks winded!
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sauce's face. #SUB#
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson unloading with bombs!#T3#
Jackson landing punches.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Sauce is having none of it.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Sauce looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson lands a couple of good shots and Sauce has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sauce should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jackson punishes Sauce with strikes from the back mount. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for the choke from the back position but Sauce is controlling his hands well.
Jackson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Sauce! #T4#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sauce is covering up but some of the strikes from Jackson are getting through and doing damage.
Jackson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Jackson tightening his grip on Sauce, looking for the choke.
Jackson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Jackson has managed to slip his arm under Sauce's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sauce is tapping out! Submission win for Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Jackson!
Our winner, Jimmy 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: Rapid Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Gold trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gold is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Gold is working away.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Gold uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson postures up.
Gold wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gold pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Gold 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##T2#
Jackson tries to roll over but Gold keeps him under control.
Jackson trying to control here.
Gold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gold stalling.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gold. #T3#
Gold working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson wants to control but Gold is keeping busy.
Gold trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Spartans Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gold is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Gold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gold lands a couple of digs.
Gold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Gold wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Gold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gold.
Gold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelton Gold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gold misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gold misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Gold manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
Gold is standing up over Jackson. Jackson looks to escape but Gold dives into side control. #REVR#
Shelton Gold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gold lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gold fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gold misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Gold trying to control the position but Jackson is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson is trying to control Gold's posture but Gold avoids it.
Gold is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working. #SUB2#
Gold looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gold looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gold smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Gold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gold.
Check out the look on Gold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Gold control the position.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Gold.
Jackson is not content to let Gold control the position.#T4#
Gold is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Gold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gold.
Gold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gold landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gold working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelton Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Gold backing up. Gold nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gold on the side of the head. #TD2#
Jackson gets caught napping as Gold dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Gold scoring with some ground and pound.
Gold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Gold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Gold trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Gold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gold.
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold landing with the ground and pound.
Gold 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gold fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jimmy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelton Gold.#T3#
Gold shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Gold 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.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Gold scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Gold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shelton Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Gold working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jimmy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson is controlling Gold's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Gold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shelton Gold.
I've got Gold 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Gold!
Our winner, Shelton Gold, 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: RapidFC 12
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Ruth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Ruth 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 slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruth throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruth misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jackson postures up in Ruth's guard and throws a big left but Ruth blocks it.
Jackson stands up over Ruth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruth has wrist control.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson throws a strike but Ruth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruth trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ruth has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruth has wrist control.
Ruth wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson throws a strike but Ruth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jackson seems keen to control Ruth's posture.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jackson managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson cracks Ruth with a solid left hand.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson distracts Ruth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruth, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruth on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruth's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
Jackson passes Ruth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruth tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to control but Ruth is keeping him busy.
Jackson winds up and cracks Ruth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruth punching from the bottom. #T1#
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ruth to regain full guard.
Ruth working a defensive guard here.
Jackson distracts Ruth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson passes Ruth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Ruth is rocked!
Jackson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ruth! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jackson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Jackson!

Event: RapidFC 11
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Jackson stuns Arteta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arteta loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Arteta seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Arteta is breathing heavily.
Arteta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Arteta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arteta.
Arteta shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Arteta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arteta.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Arteta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arteta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson lands with a hook. Arteta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Arteta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Arteta pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson stays in close to Arteta's body and controls the position.
Jackson advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arteta has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Arteta tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Arteta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Arteta is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Arteta tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Arteta keeping his opponent close.
Jackson throws an elbow but Arteta slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Arteta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Arteta's head but Arteta avoids it well.
Arteta is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Arteta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson. #T3#
Arteta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Arteta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arteta throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Arteta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mikel Arteta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arteta darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Arteta into the cage. #T4#
Arteta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Arteta ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Arteta avoids them all with ease.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Arteta misses.
Arteta closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Arteta pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arteta 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 Arteta off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries to clinch but Arteta is having none of it.
Arteta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Arteta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arteta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arteta gets slowly back to his feet.
Arteta with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arteta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson works his way into side control.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Arteta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arteta is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Arteta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Arteta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson happy to just control the position for now.
Jackson trying to control the position but Arteta is working away.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Arteta is trying to improve his position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson cracks Arteta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Arteta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson landing strikes.
Arteta is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control the position but Arteta is working away.
Arteta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arteta tries to get out of the position.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Arteta defends.
Arteta tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arteta some visible discomfort.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Arteta wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson lands an elbow. #T3#
Arteta can't do much from the bottom here.
Arteta is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Arteta tries to improve position but can't.
Arteta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Arteta is trying to improve his position.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Arteta takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Arteta is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson wants to control but Arteta is keeping him busy.
Arteta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arteta taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson cracks Arteta with a big right hand but Arteta just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arteta parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Arteta to escape.
Jackson wants to control but Arteta is keeping him busy.
Arteta dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Arteta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Arteta from advancing to side control.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson trying to control but Arteta is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arteta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arteta is keeping the position for now.
Arteta keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Arteta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Arteta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arteta keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Arteta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2##SUB#
Arteta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Arteta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Arteta seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is trying to keep Arteta in close. #SUB#
Arteta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arteta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jimmy Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arteta trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Arteta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arteta takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arteta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arteta somewhat.
Mikel Arteta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson swings for the body but Arteta moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel Arteta showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RapidFC 9
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Cypher counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
Cypher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cypher working a defensive guard here.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #T1#
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson stops Cypher from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cypher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Cypher misses.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Cypher avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Cypher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Cypher counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Cypher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Jackson lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Cypher's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson stands up over Cypher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cypher wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Cypher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cypher wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Cypher.
Good exchange - Cypher coming out on top.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Cypher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cypher wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.#T4#
Cypher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Cypher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cypher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cypher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is thwarting Cypher's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kriss Cypher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cypher being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cypher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working Cypher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cypher looking for a sweep. Not yet Cypher, not yet. #T1#
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Cypher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Cypher!#REVR#
Jackson managing to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cypher stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Cypher trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cypher preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cypher manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson won't allow Cypher to get back to his feet.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cypher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cypher.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cypher. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimmy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Cypher.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cypher with a hook.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
It looked like Cypher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.#T4#
Jackson swings for the body but Cypher moves out of range.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. Cypher catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
That has opened up Jimmy Jackson's cut even more.
Jackson moves out of range as Cypher strikes.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Cypher pushes him away.
Jackson misses with a body shot #KD#
and Cypher counters with a crisp one two that drops Jackson! Cypher thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jackson to his feet! Jackson is in big trouble!#ROC#
Jackson 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!
Jackson tries to get into range but Cypher steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jackson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Cypher scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kriss Cypher!
Kriss Cypher seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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