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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1# Jackson throws a right hand that Georges ducks under and follows up with a left that Georges also avoids with ease. Jackson tries to bum rush Georges with a series of wild strikes but Georges uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Georges. Georges obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson throws a right hand that Georges ducks under and follows up with a left that Georges also avoids with ease. Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Georges appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT# It looks like Darnell Jackson has been cut. Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Georges was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson. Georges fails with the takedown. Jackson throws a series of punches but Georges moves out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Georges. Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Georges ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Georges shoots in but no luck this time. Georges jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Georges. Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson looks winded! Georges pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Georges shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issak Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Georges manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure. Georges is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Georges preventing the sweep. #T2# Jackson keeping full guard, as Georges tries to pass. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Georges from controlling successfully. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Georges works a leg free and moves into half guard. Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Georges is very close to passing his half guard. Georges is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.#T3##REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Georges clinches. Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Georges being controlled against the cage. Jackson working hard to break the clinch. Georges has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle. #TD# Georges jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Georges trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Georges looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4# Jackson controlling from the top position. Georges 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 looking to pass the guard. Georges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Jackson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Darnell Jackson's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Jackson misses with the combination.
Georges shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Georges gets slowly back to his feet. A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination. Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Georges is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson. Issak Georges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Jackson misses. Darnell Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Georges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Georges is defended easily by Jackson.#T1# Georges gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Georges dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Georges counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Jackson is breathing heavily. Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Georges. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issak Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him. Georges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook. Jackson misses with a wild combination.
#TD# Georges shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2# Jackson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Georges is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2# 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! Georges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head. Jackson is trying to push Georges away but Georges has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jackson has Georges pushed against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Georges tries to tie him up. Jackson tries to circle away but Georges has him pinned against the cage.#T3# Georges is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Georges tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jackson effectively controlling the action here. Georges has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Georges won't allow it.
Georges wants to stall.
Georges is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Georges has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Georges tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Georges thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Georges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A punch combination from Jackson misses. Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Georges. Georges goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward. Georges walks into a straight right hand from Jackson. Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Georges clinches. Georges lands a hook to the side of the head. Jackson is trying to break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Darnell 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# Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Georges appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Georges fails in his attempt to clinch. Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georges. Georges tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range. Georges fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A punch combination from Jackson misses. Jackson works over Georges's head and body with a nice combination. Georges shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely. Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Georges tries to clinch up. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss! Jackson throws a right hand that Georges ducks under and follows up with a left that Georges also avoids with ease. Jackson throws a series of punches but Georges avoids them all with ease. Jackson misses with the combination.
Georges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issak Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him. Georges tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Georges closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Georges pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A combination from Jackson does no damage. Georges tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Georges's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.#T2# Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Georges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Georges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Georges shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Darnell Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jackson tries to bum rush Georges with a series of wild strikes but Georges uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jackson throws a series of punches but Georges avoids them all with ease. Georges is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Darnell Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. No luck for Georges with that takedown attempt. Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# Georges has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Georges breaks from the clinch.
#T3# Georges is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs. Georges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jackson throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Jackson misses. Jackson throws a series of punches but Georges moves out of range. Georges fails with a takedown attempt. Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Georges back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Georges throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4# Nice shot by Jackson. Jackson throws a series of punches but Georges avoids them all with ease. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Georges misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jackson looks to land a combination. Georges sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Georges. Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson stuffs the takedown. Jackson throws a series of punches but Georges moves out of range. Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georges. Issak Georges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Darnell Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Georges. Georges scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Darnell Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Jackson!
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