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Event:
ENIGMA 75
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Panda off the cage and back into range.
Panda dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#KD#
Jackson lands a left and a right that send Panda crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Panda is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Napoleon Panda has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws an overhand right that drops Panda like a sack of potatoes! Jackson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Jackson!
A less than humble Will Jackson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Will Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Shakes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shakes rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Shakes tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Shakes drops back down to his feet.
Shakes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Shakes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shakes managing to control the position.
Jackson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Shakes is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shakes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Shakes#T1#
Shakes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position here. #T2#
Shakes 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.
Jackson is pulling down on Shakes's head to control his posture.
Shakes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Shakes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shakes is now in half guard.
Shakes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shakes is continuing to stall.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Shakes pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson keeping hold of Shakes's head, controlling as best he can.
Jackson trying to control but Shakes postures up.
Shakes trying to control the pace. #T5#
Let's hope that Shakes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shakes wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well. #T6#
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Shakes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shakes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Shakes
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Shakes has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
The adventures of Shakes the control monster continue. Boring.
Jackson controlling from the top position. #T8#
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shakes is keeping the position for now.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Jackson trying to control but Shakes is working from the bottom.
Shakes is controlling Jackson's posture.#T10#
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shakes has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Shakes is keeping the position.
Shakes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (4) Shakes#T11#
Shakes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson is looking to sweep but instead, Shakes has passed into half guard.
Shakes tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Shakes has control of the leg. #T12#
Shakes is controlling the pace.
#T13##T14#
Shakes is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Shakes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (7) Shakes
Shakes controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shakes wins on points by 7 to 2.
Marcus Shakes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Will Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tahboule Alawi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jackson clinches. #TD2#
Alawi gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alawi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alawi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.#SUB2#
Alawi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Alawi is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #SUB2#
Alawi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alawi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Alawi's legs - danger averted.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alawi is controlling Jackson's posture.
Alawi controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself. #T2#
Alawi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alawi trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Alawi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
Alawi tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Alawi looking for submissions off his back.
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson prevents Alawi from improving his position.#T5#
Alawi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alawi trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Alawi wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Alawi is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson prevents Alawi from improving his position.
Alawi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (0) Alawi
Alawi is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Alawi tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Alawi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Alawi wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Alawi just holding on.
Alawi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson prevents Alawi from improving his position.
Alawi trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alawi is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alawi wants to sweep but no luck.
Alawi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Alawi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Alawi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Alawi looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (6) vs (0) Alawi#T11#
Alawi holding on.
Alawi 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.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Alawi manages to get back to half guard.
Alawi wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12##SUB2#
Alawi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Alawi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alawi trying to control here.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alawi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T13##SUB2#
Alawi actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alawi! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (9) vs (0) Alawi
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alawi tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Will Jackson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 55
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Burrows.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Burrows as he connects with a hook.
Burrows scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burrows comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at The Proving Grounds that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burrows walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Burrows as he connects with a hook.
Burrows cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burrows with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Burrows connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
No luck for Burrows with that takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Burrows releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Burrows decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burrows to get the leverage.
Burrows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Burrows seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Burrows is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
Burrows has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Burrows is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
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.
Burrows controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Burrows looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burrows takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Well, with Burrows on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jackson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jackson prevents Burrows from getting a body triangle.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Burrows has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Burrows is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jackson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jackson for a finish.
Burrows controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burrows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burrows somewhat.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Burrows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Burrows looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrows tries to advance to mount but Jackson instead regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
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.#T1#
Burrows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
Burrows trying to control from Jackson's half guard. Jackson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burrows passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burrows prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Burrows keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burrows to get the leverage.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burrows on the ground.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Burrows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Burrows is controlling him well. #T3#
Burrows trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burrows with a jab.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
Burrows wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Burrows is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burrows's corner calls for a 1-2. Burrows obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good shot there by Burrows.
Burrows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Burrows manages to avoid it.
Will Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stuart Burrows.#T4#
Burrows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burrows lands a jab to the head.
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 throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
A little jabbing left from Burrows on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Burrows.
Jackson cracks Burrows with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Burrows moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Burrows listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Burrows.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Burrows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stuart Burrows will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
Jackson lands a jab.
Will Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Burrows on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson lands with a hook. Burrows tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Burrows.
Burrows with a hook.
Burrows lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Jackson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Burrows's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Burrows tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it. #T1#
Jackson pushes Burrows off but Burrows dives into side control.
Burrows trying to control the position but Jackson is working away. #SUB2#
Burrows tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burrows has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Burrows tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Will Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is not content to let Burrows control the position.
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Burrows is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Burrows has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Burrows is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Burrows working a defensive guard but Jackson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Burrows 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.
Burrows sneaks back into half guard.
Stuart Burrows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burrows manages to get to full guard.
Burrows has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Stuart Burrows is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burrows 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 51
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Mannheim misses with a body shot.
Jackson slips a straight right by Mannheim.
Mannheim shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mannheim fails to land.
Mannheim misses with a punch on the inside.
Mannheim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mannheim throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Mannheim misses with a body punch.
Mannheim is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mannheim scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Mannheim has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Mannheim.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mannheim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Mannheim.
Mannheim throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mannheim misses with some punches.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mannheim looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards. #T2#
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson digs a right hand into Mannheim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mannheim's gas tank.
Jackson presses Mannheim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
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 throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Mannheim digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mannheim lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mannheim wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Will Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mannheim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards. #ROC2#Mannheim is rocked!
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Mannheim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mannheim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mannheim seems to have got his legs back now.
A frustrated look appears on Mannheim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Mannheim is stalling here.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannheim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Nice elbow from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mannheim blocks an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mannheim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Mannheim misses with some punches.
Mannheim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mannheim throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Mannheim.
Mannheim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mannheim content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mannheim is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Mannheim into the cage.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Mannheim wants to stall.
Mannheim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards. #T2#
Mannheim misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mannheim.
Mannheim misses with some punches.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mannheim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mannheim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Mannheim to work.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mannheim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mannheim blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Mannheim - that landed with a thud.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mannheim lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mannheim tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Mannheim back against the cage.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mannheim lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mannheim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Mannheim stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Mannheim lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannheim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
CG Mannheim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Mannheim.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Mannheim tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Mannheim back against the cage.
Mannheim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mannheim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Mannheim is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mannheim tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Will Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mannheim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson has Mannheim pressed against the cage, preventing Mannheim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mannheim is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Mannheim struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
#T2#
Mannheim misses with the head strike.
Mannheim is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Mannheim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mannheim misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Mannheim tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Mannheim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Mannheim is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Mannheim leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Jackson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 45
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cowans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cowan lands with a right hand.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Cowan. That snapped Jackson's head back.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Cowan tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Cowan moved out of range nicely.
Cowan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Will Jackson has been cut.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Cowan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cowan stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cowan.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Cowan - just one landing.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cowan finish him?
Cowan connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Jackson! He's out on his feet! Cowan rushes in and drops Jackson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan retains his bantamweight title!
Mickey Cowan 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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Event:
ENIGMA 41
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson misses the body punch
and Chonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Chonen misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Chonen cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chonen.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Chonen's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Chonen's head back.
Chonen moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson takes a swing at Chonen's ribcage but misses.
Chonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Jackson misses.
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!
Chonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Chonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chonen lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Will Jackson has been cut.
Chonen misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson lands a head shot.#ROC2#Chonen is rocked!
Jackson blocks a jab.#T1#
A punch combination from Chonen misses.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chonen moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Chonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Chonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chonen finish him?
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chonen lands a body shot.
#KD2#
Jackson cracks Chonen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chonen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jackson finish him?
Oh Chonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Chonen avoids it with no problem.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Chonen up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Jackson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Chonen's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Jackson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 36
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Tico misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Will Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Tico didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice shot lands for Tico.
Tico scores with a punch to the head.
Tico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Tico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Shao Kahns Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Tico 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tico on the side of the head.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#Tico is rocked!
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Tico is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?#T1#
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Tico - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Jackson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 30
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Gomez staying out of range there.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Jackson. #CUT2#It looks like Robert Gomez has been cut.
Gomez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomez in his tracks. #ROC2#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez is aggressively charging in as Jackson backs up avoiding any damage. Jackson tosses out a jab and Gomez runs right into it face first! Gomez is out cold! Jackson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gomez's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Jackson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 21
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Steve lands.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#It looks like Scooter Steve has been cut.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve slips a jab from Jackson.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Training Grounds in the buildup to the fight.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Steve feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Steve.
Steve lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Steve.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Steve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Steve - just one landing.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steve lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
Steve cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Steve lands an overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. #CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve blocks an elbow strike.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scooter Steve's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson scores with a jab.#ROC2#Steve is rocked!
Steve glances at the clock... BAM! Jackson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Steve crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Steve is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Jackson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 16
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Cowan defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Cowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.#CL2#
Cowan rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowan.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cowan manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Cowan scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Cowan throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Cowan 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.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Cowan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cowan moves away.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cowan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cowan.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Cowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Cowan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cowan.
Cowan blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cowan.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Cowan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowan has him pressed against the cage.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Cowan.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cowan's elbow.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Cowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Cowan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cowan.
Cowan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cowan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Cowan avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cowan digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Cowan blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Will Jackson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Cowan gets a clinch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Cowan.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Cowan throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson scores with a jab. Cowan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cowan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Cowan. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from Cowan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Cowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cowan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Cowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Cowan throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Cowan manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Cowan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Cowan throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Cowan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Cowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cowan slips under a jab.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Cowan misses with a looping left.
Cowan avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Will Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Cowan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cowan is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson. #T2#
Cowan lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries a body shot but Cowan blocks it.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowan scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowan.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Cowan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Cowan leaning against his opponent.
Jackson tries to work over Cowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cowan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cowan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cowan lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowan working aggressively here.
Cowan misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cowan moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Cowan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cowan slowing the pace effectively.
Cowan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Cowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Cowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short left from Cowan. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Cowan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cowan is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cowan digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Cowan tries to tie him up.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowan. #BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cowan throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Cowan throws a body shot but no joy.
Cowan clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cowan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
and Cowan counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jackson! He's just covering up as Cowan starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Cowan!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey Cowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 10
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Albatross connects with a single shot there.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Albatross in his tracks.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Albatross on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson presses Albatross against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson prevents Albatross from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
Albatross slips a jab from Jackson.
Albatross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Will Jackson has been cut.
Will Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?#CL2#
Jackson has Albatross up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Albatross lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albatross slips a jab from Jackson.
Albatross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson digs a right hand into Albatross's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Albatross's gas tank.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Albatross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Albatross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Albatross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Albatross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross. #BC#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Albatross.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Albatross's ribs.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good shot there by Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson wants to clinch but Albatross slips to the side
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross slips under a jab.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Albatross misses the jab.
Jackson digs a good hook to Albatross's body.
Albatross connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Jackson cracks Albatross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson tries to clinch but Albatross moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jackson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Albatross sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Albatross circles away.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albatross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Albatross didn't see that one coming.
Albatross throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Albatross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Albatross motions for Jackson to come forward. Albatross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
A big right from Jackson misses.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson punishes Albatross's body with a nice straight punch.
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Albatross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Will Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson works Albatross's body with a nice hook.
Johnny Albatross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Albatross manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Albatross.
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 misses with a hook
and Albatross scores with a counter punch that sends Jackson to the canvas! Albatross smells blood - he's punishing Jackson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jackson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 4
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Yasutoki tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yasutoki on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Yasutoki is rocked!
Yasutoki leaves his chin hanging out and Jackson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Yasutoki crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Jackson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 2
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Widehat moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Widehat's head.#TD2#
Jackson gets caught napping as Widehat dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Widehat trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Widehat wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widehat passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Widehat is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Widehat uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson. #SUB2#
Widehat with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Widehat is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Widehat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Widehat jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jackson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widehat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widehat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Widehat on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Widehat feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Widehat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Widehat wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Widehat on the ground.
Widehat stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Widehat trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB2#
Widehat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Widehat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Widehat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bofur Widehat has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Widehat is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well. #SUB2#
Widehat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Widehat wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Widehat presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Widehat working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jackson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Widehat off and cradles Jackson's limp body as Widehat celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bofur Widehat!
Our winner, Bofur Widehat, 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. |
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Event:
LOM Trials 3 per CK
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Quintana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Quintana, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Quintana against the cage but Quintana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Quintana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Quintana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Quintana checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Quintana. Quintana maintains the clinch.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Quintana manages to break the clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quintana as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quintana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Quintana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Jackson being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Quintana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quintana has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Quintana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quintana, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quintana to keep the fight standing.#T2##BC2#
Quintana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quintana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quintana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quintana pinned against the cage. Quintana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quintana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Quintana gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jezeus Quintana.
I think Quintana 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Jezeus Quintana!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Jezeus Quintana!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Jezeus Quintana!
Jezeus Quintana wins by unanimous decision! |
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