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Event:
WPFA VI: Copeland vs Ahvenus
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1# Star Platinum misses with a head kick.
#CL# Star Platinum clinches. #BC# Star Platinum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Star Platinum wants to clinch. Jackson misses with a body shot.
Star Platinum wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance. Star Platinum throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Star Platinum closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage. Star Platinum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Star Platinum has the dominant position. Jackson wants to break free but Star Platinum has control.
#BC2# Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jackson throws a leg kick that misses. #T1##CL# Star Platinum closes the distance and clinches. Star Platinum is trying to break free. Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Star Platinum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jotaro Star Platinum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A leg kick checked by Star Platinum. Star Platinum avoids a kick to the body.
Star Platinum lands a front kick. Star Platinum scoring well with a low kick there.
Star Platinum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Star Platinum throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease. Star Platinum scores with a leg kick.
Star Platinum tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
A head kick by Star Platinum misses and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick. Star Platinum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jotaro Star Platinum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Star Platinum misses with a head kick.
Star Platinum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Star Platinum wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range. Jotaro Star Platinum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Star Platinum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.#T2# A frustrated look appears on Star Platinum's face as he tries to break the clinch. Star Platinum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2# Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Star Platinum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Star Platinum. Jackson stalks Star Platinum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Star Platinum's face. Star Platinum staggers backwards, shaken. Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Star Platinum will feel that in the morning.#CL# Star Platinum pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Star Platinum lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover. Star Platinum throws a right and a left that both miss. Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Star Platinum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Jackson swinging wildly here.
Star Platinum fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Star Platinum backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Star Platinum manages to avoid it all.#CL# Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Star Platinum has taken the fight into the clinch. 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 Jotaro Star Platinum will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Nice body kick there by Jackson.#CL# Star Platinum closes the distance and clinches. Jackson is trying to push Star Platinum away but Star Platinum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Star Platinum keeps him there for the moment. Star Platinum keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Star Platinum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Star Platinum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Star Platinum tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Star Platinum wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side letting Jackson counter with a right hand. #CL# Star Platinum gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jotaro Star Platinum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Star Platinum moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.#CL# Star Platinum closes the distance and clinches. Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1# Star Platinum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson. Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Star Platinum has the dominant position. Star Platinum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC# Star Platinum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Star Platinum is looking to clinch. Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing. Star Platinum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. Star Platinum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. Star Platinum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. #CL# Star Platinum closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage. Jackson is trying to push Star Platinum away but Star Platinum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2# Star Platinum tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Star Platinum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jotaro Star Platinum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Star Platinum has him pressed against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Star Platinum. Star Platinum jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Star Platinum is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Star Platinum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Star Platinum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Star Platinum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle. #BC2# Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Star Platinum throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it. Jackson shapes to counter with a head kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jotaro Star Platinum dominated that second round. 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# Star Platinum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. Star Platinum wants to clinch. Star Platinum doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Star Platinum 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. Star Platinum doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Star Platinum throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage. Star Platinum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Star Platinum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around? Star Platinum throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jackson flicks out a counter leg kick but Star Platinum steps away. Star Platinum 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. Star Platinum misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Star Platinum tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it. #CL# Star Platinum has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Star Platinum wants a takedown.
#T1# Star Platinum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Star Platinum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Star Platinum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage! Star Platinum staying out of range there. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Star Platinum moves out of range easily. Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Star Platinum.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a right hand that Star Platinum ducks under and follows up with a left that Star Platinum also avoids with ease. Star Platinum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.#CL# Star Platinum moves into the clinch successfully.
Star Platinum tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jotaro Star Platinum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Star Platinum. Rick Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Star Platinum throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. #T2# Star Platinum lands a two punch combo.
Star Platinum throws a head kick that misses. Star Platinum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jackson is looking for the big counter here. Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a counter combo. 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! Star Platinum lands a jab-cross combination. Jackson dodges the punch combination from Star Platinum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy. Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Star Platinum under the eye. Star Platinum is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs. Star Platinum fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Star Platinum clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage. Rick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Star Platinum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jotaro Star Platinum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries to work over Star Platinum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight! Jotaro Star Platinum showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Star Platinum, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jotaro Star Platinum!
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Event:
WPFA: Throughbred Thursday
Date: Aug 29, 2019 |
#R1# Ison connects with a high kick. Ison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Ison.
Ison tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat. Ison lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ison scores with a jab to the jaw. Ison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ison connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off. Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Ison had a free shot at his head there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson is looking to clinch. Ison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD2# Ison lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Ison takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1##KD2# Ison lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Ison takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Jackson is rocked! Ison knocks out Jackson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ison before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ison picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Ison!
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Event:
WPFA: Alpha Males
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1# Waid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Waid shoots in. Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Waid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Waid has a takedown stuffed. Waid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2# Waid is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES# Jackson kicks Waid off and gets back to his feet.#T1# Jackson throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and Waid counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Waid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Waid 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. Waid 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. Waid takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Waid moves nicely into side control. Jackson wants to get back to his feet. Waid lands some shots froms side control. Waid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Waid working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2# Waid lands a few punches from side control. Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Waid working the head with strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. We've been hearing good reports from Jackson'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. Waid working the ground and pound. The referee asks Waid politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Waid prefers to stall for the moment though. Waid in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Waid landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Waid is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jackson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Waid working the head and body with strikes. Waid landing a few strikes. Waid prevents Jackson from escaping the position. Waid lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ALex Waid dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Waid tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jackson misses with a combination
#TD2# and Waid counters with a takedown into side control. Waid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Waid working the head with strikes. Waid creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Waid working the body and head with strikes. Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Waid has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Waid is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Waid lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Jackson is trying to buck Waid off. Waid working the ground and pound. #T1# Waid lands an elbow. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Waid. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Waid working the ground and pound from side control. Waid working the head with strikes. Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Waid lands a decent elbow from side control. Waid cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Waid looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Waid smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Waid is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control. Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Waid controls the position from side control.#T2# Waid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Jackson is not content to let Waid control the position. Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Waid asserts his dominance and retains side control. Waid cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Waid connects with a decent elbow. Waid in side control lands a decent elbow. Waid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Waid is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ALex Waid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2# Waid scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Waid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Waid scores with a couple of nice shots. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Waid connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple. Waid performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Waid wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in half guard, Waid seems content to control. Waid moves nicely into side control. Waid wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Waid landing a few strikes. Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jackson is pushing Waid's head away, looking to escape. Waid manages to hold on to the position though. Waid tries to advance to mount but can't. Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet. ALex Waid has got the better of the ground game so far. Waid cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Waid is chipping away with strikes.
Waid scores with punches from side control. Waid scoring with punches and elbows. #T2# Jackson pushes Waid away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Waid gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Waid landing strikes. Waid working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson pushes Waid away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Waid gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Waid taking a breather here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! ALex Waid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Waid 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ALex Waid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1# Jackson throws a head kick but Beautiful moves out of range.
Beautiful is looking to counter with a body kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Beautiful misses its target. Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Beautiful off the cage and back into range. Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Beautiful bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1# Beautiful looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beautiful smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Beautiful controlling the position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Jackson pushes Beautiful away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beautiful gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Beautiful avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Beautiful tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
A counter left hand to the body from Beautiful misses its target. A head kick from Jackson lands but Beautiful takes it in his stride. Jackson lands with a good body shot. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Beautiful appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3# Beautiful blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beautiful's head backwards. Beautiful takes a body punch but keeps moving. Beautiful takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Beautiful shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Beautiful to the canvas! Jackson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2019 |
#R1# Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Beautiful. Beautiful appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Beautiful shoots in. Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Beautiful bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Beautiful avoids nicely. Beautiful is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1# Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beautiful's head.#TD# Beautiful shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Beautiful is controlling the pace.
Beautiful stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Beautiful slows the pace down in half guard. #T2# Jackson wants to stand back up but Beautiful manages to pass into side control.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Beautiful circles away.
#T3# Jackson misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Jackson. Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot. Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Beautiful appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2# It looks like Hi Beautiful has been cut. Jackson lands a nice looking body kick. Beautiful blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Beautiful shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4# Beautiful moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Beautiful shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Beautiful's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hi Beautiful. That's going to take a lot out of him. Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.#ROC2# Beautiful is rocked! Jackson lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Beautiful out cold! Beautiful is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2019 |
#R1# Mccray fails with a takedown attempt. Jackson tries to clinch but Mccray is having none of it. Mccray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD# Mccray scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mccray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mccray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##ES2# Jackson wriggles free and stands up. Jackson tries to clinch but Mccray moves away #TD# and Mccray counters with a takedown into side control. Mccray controls the position. This is a sustained period of stalling by Mccray.#T2# Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Mccray is dominant here and he's now got Jackson's back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mccray controlling the position well here. Jackson rolled but Mccray kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mccray continues to hold on tight.#T3# Jackson trying to get back to his feet but Mccray is in full control for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mccray is riding his opponent, not letting Jackson buck him off. Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Mccray controls the position.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mccray seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with. Jackson wants to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mccray biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alonso Mccray dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2# It looks like Alonso Mccray has been cut. Jackson tries for a takedown but Mccray circles away easily and Mccray counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson. Rick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Mccray instigates a clinch. Mccray pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jackson misses with a head kick.
Mccray is looking to counter with head kicks. Alonso Mccray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mccray's hands. Jackson throws a lazy head kick #CL# and Mccray holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1# Mccray misses with a hook from the clinch. Mccray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.#BC2# Jackson breaks the clinch.
Mccray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Jackson throws a head kick but Mccray moves out of range.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Mccray counters with a stiff right hand. Jackson throws a head kick but Mccray moves out of range.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mccray. Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2# Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson. Jackson looks to land a body kick but Mccray moved away. Mccray is looking to counter with head kicks. Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2# Jackson rushes Mccray and presses him up against the cage. 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!#BC2# Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL# Mccray clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Mccray manages to break the clinch.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Mccray saw that one coming. Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt and Mccray counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3# A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. Mccray throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jackson throws a body kick that misses and Mccray counters with a one-two to the body. Rick Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mccray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mccray has Jackson pushed against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mccray for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Mccray is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Mccray ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mccray no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Mccray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Mccray keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Mccray controlling Jackson's posture. #T4# Jackson wants to control from the top but Mccray keeps moving. Mccray has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position. Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Mccray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Alonso Mccray's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick. Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mccray. Mccray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mccray defends it nicely. Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Mccray counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Mccray drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mccray's guard. Mccray wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him. #T1# Mccray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR# Mccray stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position. #ES2# Jackson pushes Mccray off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the combination.
#T2# Mccray throws a head kick that misses. Nice takedown defense from Mccray. No joy for Jackson on that attempt. Alonso Mccray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Jackson. Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mccray is looking to counter with head kicks. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mccray will feel that in the morning. Jackson lands a jab to the nose. Jackson stuffs the takedown. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson tries to clinch up but Mccray circles away and keeps his distance. Jackson with a poor takedown #CL# and Mccray counters by moving into the clinch. Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##TD# Mccray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position. Jackson throws a strike but Mccray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Mccray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mccray stops Jackson from standing up. Mccray stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position. #T4# Jackson wants to stand up but Mccray is controlling him. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Jackson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Mccray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC# Mccray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mccray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson tries to clinch up but Mccray circles away and keeps his distance. Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Rick Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rick Jackson!
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