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Event:
The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lesnar working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lesnar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. #T1#
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Lesnar is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lesnar misses with a looping left.
Jackson slips a jab from Lesnar.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnar.
Lesnar swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Lesnar fails to land the takedown.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Lesnar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar jabs at Jackson's body.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lesnar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Lesnar misses the jab.
Jackson defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Lesnar jumps back.
Wayne Frank Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Lesnar throws a head kick that misses.
Lesnar throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lesnar misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne Frank Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Lesnar.
Lesnar motions for Jackson to come forward. Lesnar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson walks into a jab.
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Lesnar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Lesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Lesnar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Lesnar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Lesnar looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Lesnar drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Lesnar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lesnar is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson trying to control the position.
#T1#
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Titus Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Lesnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Titus Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lesnar throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jackson prevents Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Lesnar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lesnar is in guard.#REVB#
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnar wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jackson controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson cracks Lesnar with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar lands with an overhand left.
Lesnar connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
Lesnar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lesnar throws out a powerful jab.
Lesnar checks a leg kick nicely.
Lesnar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Lesnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lesnar working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Lesnar lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Lesnar trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Lesnar cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lesnar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lesnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lesnar dominating with strikes here.
Lesnar thowing shots but they're missing.
Lesnar with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#T2#
Lesnar unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jackson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lesnar celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar!
Titus Lesnar 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:
Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Elkhan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkhan! But no joy.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Elkhan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
Elkhan throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elkhan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Elkhan slips the punch.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Elkhan's front leg but catches the back leg as Elkhan tries to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elkhan.
Elkhan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Elkhan misses the target.
Elkhan throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Jackson rushes Elkhan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Elkhan misses with the head strike.
Elkhan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elkhan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elkhan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Elkhan lands a shot to the body.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Elkhan.
Elkhan digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Elkhan lands a right hand.
Elkhan can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Elkhan as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Elkhan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elkhan.
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 wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Elkhan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Elkhan blocks an uppercut.
Elkhan pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elkhan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Elkhan.
Elkhan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#Wayne Frank Jackson's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elkhan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Elkhan pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkhan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Elkhan lands with a short shot to the head.
Elkhan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jackson with a big uppercut! Jackson tries to clinch up but Elkhan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jackson to the mat! Jackson covers up and Elkhan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rashid Elkhan! |
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Event:
Highland 82
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Murray misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murray scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
Murray throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Murray off balance momentarily.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD#
Jackson lands a big right hand that sends Murray crashing to the mat! Jackson stays standing though and waves Murray back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murray lands an overhand right.#KD#
Jackson cracks Murray with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murray looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jackson finish him?
#ROC#Murray is rocked!
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Murray is aggressively charging in as Jackson backs up avoiding any damage. Jackson tosses out a jab and Murray runs right into it face first! Murray is out cold! Jackson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Murray's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wayne Frank Jackson! |
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Event:
Highland 70
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Paschal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paschal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Paschal.
A combination from Paschal does no damage.
Paschal 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.
Paschal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paschal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a jab when Paschal was well out of range.
Paschal unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paschal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Paschal up against the cage.
Paschal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson works on Paschal's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a right hand.
Paschal wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson is working Paschal over against the cage.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Paschal.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Paschal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Paschal working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Paschal tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Paschal looks winded!
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paschal or not.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Paschal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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 working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paschal backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paschal tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Paschal can't break the clinch.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Paschal controls his hands.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paschal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paschal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is leaning against Paschal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson is leaning against Paschal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paschal up against the cage.
Jackson lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Jackson presses Paschal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Paschal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Paschal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson pushes Paschal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson keeps control of Paschal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paschal or not.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paschal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Paschal backwards.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Frank Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Frank Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paschal misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Paschal's head back.
Marlin Paschal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson feints and then cracks Paschal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paschal down.
Paschal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Paschal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Paschal's head.
Wayne Frank Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson presses Paschal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paschal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paschal.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jackson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paschal or not. #T1#
A short left from Jackson.
Paschal is breathing heavily.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson is leaning against Paschal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson cracks Paschal with a nice body shot.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Paschal's ribcage. Paschal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Paschal backwards.
Paschal takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Paschal is rocked!
Jackson works on Paschal's body with a couple of short punches.
Paschal is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Paschal seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson gets through Paschal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paschal's elbow. #T2#
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson just leaning against Paschal, taking a breather.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Paschal's ribcage. Paschal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Paschal's head.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson gets through Paschal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is working Paschal over against the cage.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Paschal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jackson. #T3#
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
A short left from Jackson.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson dips a shoulder and cracks Paschal with a mighty uppercut! Paschal falls back against the cage and Jackson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Paschal is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jackson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Frank Jackson! |
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Event:
Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Franklyn 's corner calls for a 1-2. Franklyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Franklyn off the cage and back into range.
Jackson throws a hook but Franklyn avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franklyn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson slips a straight right by Franklyn .
As Franklyn tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Franklyn manages to avoid the attempt.
Franklyn misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Franklyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Franklyn 's leg. Franklyn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franklyn misses with a straight right.
Franklyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franklyn avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Franklyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses the jab.
Franklyn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson connects with a leg kick.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Franklyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Jackson moves forwards but Franklyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Franklyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Franklyn throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Franklyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Franklyn misses with a looping left.
Franklyn missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklyn misses the target.
Franklyn slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Franklyn digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson is looking to wear down Franklyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Franklyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Franklyn .
Franklyn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Franklyn misses with a body punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franklyn .#T2#
Franklyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklyn misses the target.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franklyn .
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Wilson Franklyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklyn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Franklyn staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Franklyn misses.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Franklyn counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Franklyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franklyn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Franklyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklyn misses the target.
Franklyn throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Franklyn connects with a body shot.
Franklyn scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Franklyn avoids it.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Franklyn 's shoulder, as Franklyn tries to avoid the shot.
Franklyn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franklyn throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Franklyn jabs at Jackson's body.
Franklyn scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Wayne Frank Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Franklyn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Franklyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD2#
Franklyn cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jackson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Franklyn finish him?
#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson glances at the clock... BAM! Franklyn nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jackson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jackson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilson Franklyn !
A relieved looking Wilson Franklyn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 45
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Sydal tries to clinch up.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson lands a jab to Sydal's midsection.
We've been told by Sydal's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sydal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sydal tries to land a body kick
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sydal or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Sydal avoids a kick to the body.
Sydal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sydal checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Sydal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dylan Sydal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD#
Sydal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Sydal controlling from side mount.
Sydal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Sydal throwing strikes but Jackson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
My spies in Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sydal is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
Sydal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Sydal is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Sydal tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson prevents Sydal from getting the reversal.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sydal tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Sydal tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sydal is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Sydal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sydal tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sydal is looking to escape.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sydal tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sydal is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sydal is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Frank Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sydal wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Sydal gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is leaning against Sydal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson is leaning against Sydal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sydals head.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wayne Frank Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson gets through Sydal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson works on Sydal's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sydal.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson has Sydal pressed against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson is leaning against Sydal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson works on Sydal's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
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!
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson pushes Sydal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson works on Sydal's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sydal is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Frank Jackson 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#
Sydal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sydal scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Sydal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sydal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Sydal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sydal takes a shot to the head.
Jackson is pushing Sydal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson pushes Sydal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sydal or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sydal takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson works on Sydal's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.#T3#
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
#ROC2#Sydal is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Sydal's ribcage. Sydal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sydal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson pushes Sydal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Sydal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson is working Sydal over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson digs a right hand into Sydal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sydal's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sydal seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dylan Sydal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne Frank Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Frank Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Frank Jackson! |
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Event:
Highland 34
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Vinazen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Vinazen.
Vinazen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Vinazen.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vinazen misses with a hook
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vinazen!
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Vinazen backpedaling.
Jackson stuns Vinazen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vinazen misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vinazen backwards.
Vinazen 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.
Vinazen tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Jackson digs a right hand into Vinazen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vinazen's gas tank.
Vinazen looks winded!
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson gets through Vinazen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vinazen backwards.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vinazen backwards.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vinazens head. #ROC#Vinazen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pushes Vinazen against the cage. Jackson is working some dirty boxing. Jackson pushes off with a quick right hook! Vinazen goes down! Vinazen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jackson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Frank Jackson! |
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Event:
Highland 21
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Jeno lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Jeno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#KD2#
Jeno waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Jackson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Jeno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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 pulls Jeno in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeno wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Jackson stops Jeno from standing up. #T1#
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson stops Jeno from standing up.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson stops Jeno from standing up.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jeno is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Jeno told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jeno bucks up and tries to throw Jackson off but instead Jackson has got his back!#T2#
Jeno is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Jeno has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jackson controlling the positon.
Jackson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jeno!
Jackson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jeno is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jackson has good solid back control here.
Jeno is trying to stand back up.
Jackson biding his time, controlling Jeno. #T3#
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jeno wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jeno's body.
Jeno wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jeno!
Jeno trying to get back to his feet but Jackson is in full control for now.
Jackson controls the position.
Jeno is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Jeno has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Frank Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Frank Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jeno jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jackson stalks Jeno and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jeno's face. Jeno staggers backwards, shaken.
Jeno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jeno ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jeno! But no joy.#CL#
Jackson pushes Jeno up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jeno up against the cage.
Jackson tries to work over Jeno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson has Jeno pressed against the cage, preventing Jeno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jeno is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jeno takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson digs a right hand into Jeno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jeno's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson pushes Jeno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson pushes Jeno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeno backwards.
Jackson digs a right hand into Jeno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jeno's gas tank. #T2#
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Jeno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jeno's gas tank.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson pushes Jeno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeno backwards.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jeno backwards.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenos head.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jeno backwards. #T3#
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Jeno is rocked!
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jeno is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jeno with a big uppercut! Jeno tries to clinch up but Jackson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jeno to the mat! Jeno covers up and Jackson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wayne Frank Jackson! |
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Event:
Highland 9
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Murray tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Murray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Murray throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.#TD#
Murray closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Murray getting side control.
Murray trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Murray is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Murray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murray content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson wants to control but Murray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murray controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Murray looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Murray drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Murray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murray preventing the sweep.
Murray controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Murray passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Murray tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Murray laying and praying for a moment but Jackson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Murray slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Murray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murray 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.
Murray is controlling the pace.
Murray is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray is controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Frank Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Murray dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Murray counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Murray is very close to passing his half guard.
Murray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murray content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrew Murray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson wants to control but Murray is keeping busy.
#T1#
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Murray advancing to mount.
Murray wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Murray performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murray cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Murray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Murray drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wayne Frank Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray with a hook.#T2#
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murray with a body shot.
Andrew Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Murray counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murray stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson seems a little lost for a moment, as Murray dominates the positioning.#T3#
Murray trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Murray easily slips into full mount!
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Murray tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Murray smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Murray controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Murray controlling the position easily from mount.
Murray lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murray controlling his opponent.
Murray putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Murray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Frank Jackson's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
#KD#
Murray lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Murray thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Jackson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Wayne Frank Jackson's cut even more.
Jackson leaves his chin hanging out and Murray seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jackson crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Murray! |
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