Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C299: Lehto vs Matti III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Jackson works Azarola's body with a nice hook.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Azarola misses.
Jackson slips a straight right by Azarola.
Azarola stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson takes a swing at Azarola's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Azarola.
Azarola throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Zigor Azarola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Azarola's ribs.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azarola.
Azarola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.#TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Azarola's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Azarola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Azarola wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azarola is trying to keep Jackson in close. #T1#
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Azarola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Azarola!#REVR#
Azarola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azarola would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azarola is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azarola haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Azarola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azarola checks a leg kick.
Azarola ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses the jab.
Zigor Azarola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azarola throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Azarola didn't expect that.

Azarola has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A thudding body kick lands there by Azarola!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azarola walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Azarola misses with a wild body shot.
Azarola throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azarola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
A big right from Jackson misses. #T4#
Azarola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson throws a body punch but Azarola moves out of range.
Azarola missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azarola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Azarola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Azarola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Azarola missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azarola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Azarola loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Azarola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Azarola throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azarola!
Azarola manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Azarola wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Azarola has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zigor Azarola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick 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#
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azarola throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azarola. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Azarola.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Azarola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Azarola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Azarola.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azarola throws a body shot but no joy.
Azarola throws a nice head kick!
Azarola throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Azarola's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Azarola.
Azarola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azarola works Jackson's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Azarola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azarola clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Azarola cracks Jackson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zigor Azarola!
An out of breath Zigor Azarola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Six Nine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Six Nine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Jackson misses. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Six Nine is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Six Nine wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Six Nine is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him #T1#
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Six Nine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Six Nine desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Six Nine tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Six Nine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Six Nine controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Six Nine tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Six Nine 's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Six Nine is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson throws a strike but Six Nine avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Six Nine pulls Jackson in to control the position. #T3#
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Six Nine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Six Nine sprawls well.
Six Nine quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Six Nine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson cracks Six Nine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Six Nine punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Six Nine as he jumps to the side.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.
Six Nine slips a jab from Jackson.
Six Nine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Six Nine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Six Nine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Jackson feints and as Six Nine raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Six Nine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Six Nine manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six Nine lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Six Nine . #CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Six Nine tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Six Nine lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick 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#
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Six Nine 's leg but Six Nine calmly moves out of range.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Six Nine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson shoots and misses
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Six Nine counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Six Nine ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson looks to clinch
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
Six Nine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six Nine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson digs a good hook to Six Nine 's body.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot. #T1#
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Six Nine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Six Nine .
Six Nine blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Six Nine avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Donk. Six Nine catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Six Nine moves away from the strike by Jackson.
A quick step to the side and Six Nine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six Nine looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Six Nine avoids it easily.
Six Nine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Six Nine counters with a head kick.
Tekashi Six Nine is winning the standup battle so far.
Six Nine throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Six Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Jackson throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Six Nine is looking to counter punch.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Six Nine saw it coming and moves away.
Six Nine throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Six Nine checks a leg kick.
Six Nine cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Six Nine counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and bounces Six Nine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson distracts Six Nine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Six Nine keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Six Nine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Six Nine working a defensive guard here.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Six Nine is controlling Jackson's posture.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Six Nine walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Six Nine checks it.
Six Nine misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Six Nine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tekashi Six Nine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Six Nine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Six Nine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Six Nine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Six Nine continues to drive forward.
Six Nine scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Six Nine .
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Six Nine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Six Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Six Nine circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Six Nine .
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson with a nice calf kick.
Six Nine lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Six Nine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Six Nine slips a jab from Jackson.
Six Nine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Six Nine misses the target.
Six Nine blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Six Nine slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Six Nine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Six Nine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. #CL#
Six Nine forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Six Nine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Six Nine blocking some punches.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.
A short left from Six Nine . #T2#
Six Nine tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six Nine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Six Nine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Six Nine breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick but Six Nine moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but Six Nine moves away
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.#CL2#
Jackson rushes Six Nine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Six Nine as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
Six Nine lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Six Nine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Six Nine .
Six Nine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tekashi Six Nine has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Six Nine tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six Nine can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Six Nine 's ribcage. Six Nine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Six Nine prevents it.
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
Six Nine lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson has Six Nine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Six Nine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Six Nine digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Six Nine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Six Nine , against the cage.
Six Nine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Six Nine is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #T4#
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
Jackson tries to work over Six Nine 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Six Nine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Six Nine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Six Nine . #BC#
Six Nine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Six Nine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Six Nine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Six Nine pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tekashi Six Nine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Six Nine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !
A very excited looking Tekashi Six Nine made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C283: Matsuzaka vs Talvela II
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Cheese connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Cheese moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick from Cheese.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Cheese's front leg but catches the back leg as Cheese tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson. #TD2#
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Jackson throws a strike but Cheese rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jackson controlling Cheese's posture.
Cheese is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cheese puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cheese perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cheese prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cheese content to stall in guard here.
Cheese preventing the sweep. #T3#
Jackson is looking to sweep but instead, Cheese has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Cheese wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cheese jumps into side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cheese content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Eric Cheese dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Cheese misses.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Cheese saw that one coming.
Donk. Cheese catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
The fighters circling - Cheese throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Cheese moves away and avoids it.
Charles Eric Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.#T1#
Cheese scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cheese throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cheese stuffs the takedown.
Cheese stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles Eric Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cheese wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Cheese is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cheese drops Jackson with a huge uppercut! Jackson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cheese is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Eric Cheese!
Charles Eric Cheese decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C279: Nakagawa vs Barkley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decent striking displayed by Albatross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Albatross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Albatross's side.
Albatross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Albatross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Albatross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Albatross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross tries a head kick but it misses. #T1##CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Albatross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Albatross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Albatross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Albatross's torso.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albatross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.#T3#
Albatross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Albatross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnny Albatross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Albatross checks it
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross lands with a right hand. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Albatross counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Jackson is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
Johnny Albatross seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C277: Kreischer vs Marley
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Helix lands with a cross.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Helix slips the punch.
As Jackson backs away, Helix returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helix throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Helix avoids a kick to the body.
Helix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helix shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Helix defends it well.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Helix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Helix sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Helix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson moves out of range as Helix strikes.
Helix gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Helix's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helix looking for a sweep. Not yet Helix, not yet.
Helix controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Helix's legs - danger averted.
Helix managing to control the position.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Helix's head.
Helix has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Helix avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson. #T2#
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to ground and pound but Helix uses the momentary lack of control by Jackson to regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Jackson working over Helix with some ground and pound. Helix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Helix dodges it nicely.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Helix is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helix avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Helix taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard. #T3#
Helix is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Helix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Helix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Helix trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helix is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Helix looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helix.
Jackson wants to sweep but Helix has passed to side control!
Check out the look on Helix's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Helix lands a nice short elbow.
Helix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Helix has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Helix misses its intended target.
Helix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Helix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Helix moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Helix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson scores with a jab. Helix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Helix is just out of range.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Helix seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Helix.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Helix is out of range.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Helix misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Helix wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Helix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson working Helix over with strikes.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Helix's head.
Helix gets back to full guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helix is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Helix wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Helix is defending well.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Helix's hands, connecting with Helix's forehead.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Helix's hands, connecting with Helix's forehead.
Jackson winds up and cracks Helix with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Helix wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well. #T3#
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Helix's head.
Jackson throwing shots but Helix is blocking nicely.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Helix gets back to full guard.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Helix is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Helix is trying to improve his position.
Jackson throwing strikes but Helix manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Helix taking a break here but Jackson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Helix trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Helix has control of the leg.
Jackson keeping hold of Helix's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Helix looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bryce Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands a jab to Helix's midsection.
Helix scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Helix.
Nick Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Helix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Helix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson thumps Helix with a low kick.#TD#
Helix looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Helix drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.#T1#
Helix postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Helix slips an elbow through the middle.
Helix stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Helix distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Helix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Helix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson won't allow Helix to sweep him here. #T2#
Helix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson won't allow Helix to sweep him here.
Jackson pushes down on Helix's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Helix has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Helix gets full guard.
Helix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR#
Jackson seems keen to control Helix's posture.
Nick Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Helix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nick Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helix stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson controls Helix momentarily but Helix frees himself.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Helix controlling him for the moment.
Helix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Helix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Helix is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Helix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Helix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helix slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range as Helix throws a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helix looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson pushes Helix away with a front kick.
Helix misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bryce Helix.
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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jackson!
An out of breath Nick Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C274: Talvela vs Perkele II
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jackson feints and as Adeoluwa raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adeoluwa pulls Jackson in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Adeoluwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adeoluwa pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Adeoluwa keeps trying to improve his position.
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture. #T1#
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adeoluwa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Adeoluwa blocks nicely.
Jackson won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adeoluwa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Adeoluwa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Adeoluwa blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position here.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Adeoluwa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Adeoluwa!#REVB#
Adeoluwa works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Adeoluwa distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson pulls Adeoluwa in close to prevent any damage.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adeoluwa scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Adeoluwa thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping busy.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Adeoluwa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adeoluwa is continuing to stall.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that round.
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#
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adeoluwa can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adeoluwa momentarily.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Adeoluwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson prevents Adeoluwa from improving his position.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa is trying to control but can't.
Adeoluwa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Adeoluwa dodges it nicely. #T1#
Adeoluwa wants to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa gets back to full guard.
Jackson works over Adeoluwa with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adeoluwa is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adeoluwa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Adeoluwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Adeoluwa, not yet.
Nick Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Adeoluwa pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Adeoluwa trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson postures up in Adeoluwa's guard and throws a big left but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Adeoluwa has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Adeoluwa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Adeoluwa!#REVB#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T3#
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Adeoluwa throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adeoluwa's guard. Nice move by Jackson!#REVR#
Adeoluwa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Adeoluwa is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa lands strikes from half guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adeoluwa in particular looking to stall.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.
Adeoluwa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
Adeoluwa connects with a single shot there.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Adeoluwa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Adeoluwa's ribs.#TD#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Adeoluwa's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Adeoluwa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson postures up in Adeoluwa's guard and throws a big left but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Adeoluwa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Jackson keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
Adeoluwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Nick Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Adeoluwa tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Adeoluwa thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adeoluwa controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Adeoluwa wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Adeoluwa trying to control here.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Adeoluwa's hands, connecting with Adeoluwa's forehead.
Adeoluwa has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson passes to side control.
Jackson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Adeoluwa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Adeoluwa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Adeoluwa misses with a strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C269: Martin vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Six Nine slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Six Nine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Tekashi Six Nine has been cut.
Six Nine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
Six Nine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Six Nine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Six Nine blocks a leg kick.
Six Nine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Six Nine to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
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!
Six Nine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Six Nine swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Six Nine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Six Nine is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks. #T1#
Six Nine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Six Nine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six Nine stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Six Nine catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson misses the jab.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Six Nine looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Six Nine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Six Nine thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Six Nine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Six Nine tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Six Nine kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Six Nine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body kick there by Six Nine .#T2#
Six Nine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Six Nine looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Six Nine throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Six Nine counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Six Nine off balance momentarily.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Six Nine counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Six Nine , as that shot connected.
Six Nine looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Six Nine .
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson throws the left hand but Six Nine avoids the punch easily.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Six Nine slips a straight right by Jackson.
Six Nine is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Six Nine stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Six Nine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Six Nine throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Six Nine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson stuns Six Nine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a right hand that Six Nine ducks under and follows up with a left that Six Nine also avoids with ease.
Six Nine throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Six Nine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Six Nine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Six Nine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Six Nine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Six Nine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Six Nine .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a low kick as Six Nine jumps back.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Six Nine tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Six Nine to the ground. Six Nine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Six Nine .
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Six Nine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Six Nine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Six Nine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Jackson misses.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Six Nine takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson throws an elbow but Six Nine slips to the side and avoids it well.
Six Nine avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine '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#
Six Nine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Six Nine has time to react.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Six Nine avoids it really well and circles away.
Six Nine staying out of range there.
Six Nine connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Six Nine throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Six Nine ducks down to avoid it.
Six Nine avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Six Nine .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson swings for the body but Six Nine moves out of range.
Six Nine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Six Nine , as that shot connected. #T1#
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Six Nine .
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson moves out of range as Six Nine throws a body kick.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Six Nine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Six Nine throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Six Nine , against the cage.
Six Nine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Six Nine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Six Nine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow. #BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Tekashi Six Nine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Six Nine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson stuns Six Nine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Six Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Six Nine .
Jackson lands with a straight right. Six Nine didn't see that one coming.
Six Nine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook. Six Nine ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Six Nine !
Six Nine lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Six Nine moved out of range.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Six Nine throws out the jab.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and bounces Six Nine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Six Nine scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Six Nine ducks down to avoid it.
Six Nine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Six Nine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Six Nine thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Six Nine lands a front kick.#CL#
Six Nine closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Six Nine .
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Six Nine avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage. #TD2#
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Six Nine regains guard.

Six Nine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six Nine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Six Nine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Six Nine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Six Nine tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Tekashi Six Nine is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Six Nine moves out of range easily.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Six Nine .
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Six Nine fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Six Nine tries a head kick but it misses.
Six Nine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Six Nine as he avoids it easily.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.
Six Nine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Six Nine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Six Nine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Six Nine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Six Nine scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Six Nine , which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Six Nine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Six Nine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Six Nine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Six Nine slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
Six Nine lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Six Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Six Nine .#CL#
Six Nine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Six Nine struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six Nine struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson works on Six Nine 's body with a couple of short punches.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Six Nine after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Six Nine throws an elbow but misses.
Six Nine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Six Nine lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Six Nine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Six Nine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Six Nine .
Six Nine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Six Nine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses. #TD2#
Six Nine is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Six Nine to the mat. Six Nine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson postures up in Six Nine 's guard and throws a big left but Six Nine blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Six Nine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Six Nine controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Nick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jackson stops Six Nine from standing up.
Jackson trying to control but Six Nine is working from the bottom.
Six Nine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson won't allow Six Nine to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Jackson catches Six Nine right on the button with a cross.
Six Nine throws a body shot but no joy.
Six Nine just misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a hook.#TD2#
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Six Nine trying to control here.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Six Nine is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Six Nine gets back to full guard.
Six Nine wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Six Nine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Six Nine is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Tekashi Six Nine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Six Nine is looking for a sweep.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Six Nine sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Six Nine is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Jackson.
I think Six Nine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !
Tekashi Six Nine thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C265: Tosen vs Myers II
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Jackson takes a swing at Big Mouth's ribcage but misses.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Big Mouth gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Big Mouth's head.
Big Mouth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Big Mouth ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A head kick by Jackson misses
letting Big Mouth counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Big Mouth counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big Mouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Big Mouth misses the target.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.#T1#
Big Mouth avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Big Mouth throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Big Mouth counters with a left to the body.
Big Mouth throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Big Mouth's legs.
Big Mouth tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson cracks Big Mouth with an open hand slap.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Mouth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Jackson tests Big Mouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth is looking for a counter combo.
Big Mouth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Big Mouth slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson motions for Big Mouth to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big Mouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth. #T3#
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
Yasha Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big Mouth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Big Mouth throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Big Mouth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson. #T4#
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Big Mouth counters with a nice leg kick.
Big Mouth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Big Mouth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Big Mouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Big Mouth connects with a single shot there.
Big Mouth wobbles Jackson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Big Mouth dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Jackson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yasha Big Mouth!
Yasha Big Mouth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C257: Lehto vs Inhanamoto II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Helix is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Helix has wrist control.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Helix managing to control the position.
Helix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Helix has wrist control.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Helix blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helix is on top in guard. #REVR#
Helix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Helix stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Helix working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helix wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Helix preventing the sweep.
Helix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Helix is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Helix passes into half guard. #T2#
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Helix is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Helix defends easily.
Helix stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.#T3#
Helix is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Helix defends easily.
Helix landing with the ground and pound.
Helix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Helix pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Helix working Jackson over with strikes.
Helix lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helix is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helix wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Helix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Bryce Helix will probably get the nod.
That's time! Helix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Helix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Helix doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Helix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Helix circles away easily
and Helix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helix lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Helix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Helix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Helix looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Helix slips a jab from Jackson.
Helix throws a body shot but no joy.
Helix misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Helix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Helix.
Helix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Helix doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Helix's guard.
Jackson works over Helix with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Helix keeps moving.
Helix controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Helix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Helix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Helix is retaining full guard.
Helix looking to control.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Helix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Helix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Helix to get to half guard.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Nick Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Helix landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helix.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Helix with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Helix has passed one foot through into half guard.
Helix is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Jackson is staying active underneath Helix, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Helix is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Helix trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Helix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce Helix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Helix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Helix defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Helix into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helix.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Helix.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Helix ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jackson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryce Helix!
Bryce Helix seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C252: Myers vs Otori
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
O Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from O Malley misses.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but O Malley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson with a nice cross.#TD2#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for O Malley!
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but O Malley defends.
O Malley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
O Malley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
O Malley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
O Malley is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
O Malley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but O Malley is avoiding damage well.
O Malley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
O Malley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackson working the strikes but O Malley uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2#
O Malley wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Malley's head.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to O Malley's temple.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O Malley pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks O Malley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Malley defending well though. #ES#
O Malley pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by O Malley.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson throws a jab when O Malley was well out of range.
O Malley 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 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Malley.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Jackson cracks O Malley with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
O Malley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Malley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Malley throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control but O Malley is working from the bottom.
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but O Malley blocks nicely.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick 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##TD2#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
O Malley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but O Malley has wrist control.
O Malley wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but O Malley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but O Malley pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Malley is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Malley is aware though and is defending well.
Nick Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Jackson is working an open guard so O Malley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
O Malley throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
O Malley tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
O Malley parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable O Malley to escape.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson grinds an elbow into O Malley's temple.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Malley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Jackson cracks O Malley with a big elbow.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
O Malley regains half guard, as Jackson was trying to land strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson wants to take a breather but O Malley is having none of it.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Malley's head.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of O Malley's head.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on O Malley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for O Malley.
O Malley is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
O Malley taking shots to the head.
O Malley blocking the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson cracks O Malley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
O Malley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#O Malley is rocked!
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh O Malley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson drops a big elbow. That's hurt O Malley! More shots from Jackson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
Nick Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C251: Ji Woo vs Kasamsun
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Shakes gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson stops Shakes from standing up.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Shakes is keeping the position.
Shakes has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Shakes keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shakes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shakes stacks Jackson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shakes!#T1##SU#
Shakes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shakes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shakes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakes.
Jackson defending well as Shakes loads up on a big left hand.
Shakes misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a hook but Shakes avoids it easily.#T2#
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakes.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Shakes's head but Shakes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shakes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Shakes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Shakes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson slips under a jab from Shakes.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shakes defends it well.
Shakes throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Shakes avoids it.
Shakes is looking for a counter combo.
Shakes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shakes loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakes slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Shakes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Shakes moves into the clinch.#T3#
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Jackson wants the takedown. Shakes is fighting it off but Jackson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shakes's guard against the cage.

Shakes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakes throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Shakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shakes. Shakes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakes.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shakes swivels and escapes.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Shakes avoids it easily.
Marcus Shakes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL#
Shakes closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Shakes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shakes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Shakes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Shakes lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakes.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marcus Shakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.
Shakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Shakes lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shakes obliges.
Shakes tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Shakes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Shakes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shakes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marcus Shakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a body punch but Shakes moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shakes misses the target.
Shakes throws a big shot that misses.
Shakes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shakes throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Shakes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Shakes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakes.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Shakes.
Shakes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips under a jab from Shakes.
Jackson defending well as Shakes loads up on a big left hand.
Shakes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shakes's sensitive parts.
Shakes misses with a looping right.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakes is just out of range.
Shakes scores with a nice right hand.
Shakes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Shakes's front leg but catches the back leg as Shakes tries to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Shakes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shakes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shakes misses with a straight right.
Shakes moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shakes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Shakes throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Shakes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shakes misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Shakes. #BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Shakes checks it.
Shakes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakes wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Shakes is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Shakes keeps moving.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Shakes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shakes has wrist control.
Shakes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Shakes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Shakes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shakes misses with a body shot.
Jackson scores with a jab. Shakes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shakes throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Shakes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD2#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson is trying to ground and pound but Shakes uses the momentary lack of control by Jackson to regain half guard.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Shakes dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson winds up and cracks Shakes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Shakes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Shakes is rocked!
Shakes is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Oh Shakes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Shakes's temple.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nick Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson 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.
Shakes is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Shakes scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jackson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jackson stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
Nick Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Marcus Shakes had this to say: 'Maybe its time to hang it up and coach'.

Event: C243: Billabong vs Ji Woo V
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Morrison had a free shot at his head there.
Morrison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morrison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Morrison thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morrison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Morrison is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson slips under a jab from Morrison.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson 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 Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morrison sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Morrison punching from the bottom.
Morrison misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Morrison has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morrison throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison punching from the bottom. #T1#
Jackson blocks the strikes from Morrison.
Jackson winds up and cracks Morrison with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morrison flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson is nestled in close to Morrison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Morrison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Morrison missing with strikes.
Morrison missing with punches from the back.
Morrison throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T2#
Morrison has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Morrison missing with punches from the back.
Morrison misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morrison's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Jackson looking to control.
Morrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morrison throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Morrison trying to strike off his back.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morrison throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Morrison throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison misses with a strike from the bottom.#T4#
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morrison some visible discomfort.
Morrison tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson cracks Morrison with a big elbow.
Morrison 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 trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Morrison manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.
Morrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Morrison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morrison's guard.
Morrison throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Morrison striking off his back but it's not causing Jackson any problems.
Morrison throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Morrison throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morrison trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Morrison.
Morrison throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Jackson prevents Morrison from improving his position.#T1#
Morrison missing with punches from the bottom.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Morrison's head.
Morrison strikes from the bottom but Jackson passes into mount!
Morrison is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Nick Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Morrison is rocked!
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Morrison is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Morrison is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Morrison is trying to escape the mount.
Morrison takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jackson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
Our winner, Nick Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C234: Hoost vs Haggar II
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Hackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Hackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
And Hackett responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Hackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Hackett misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson thows a body kick. Hackett tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Hackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson with a jab.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Hackett - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Jackson is looking to slow Hackett down with leg kicks.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Hackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Hackett throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Hackett jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Hackett's leg. Hackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hackett lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hackett lands with a good body shot.
Hackett lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Hackett walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Hackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Hackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a push kick but Hackett slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Hackett's side.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Hackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hackett.
Hackett slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a hook
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett misses with a hook.
Hackett lands with a cross.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett misses the jab.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Hackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Hackett lands a head kick!
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hackett scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Hackett moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Hackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Jackson misses with a low kick as Hackett jumps back.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hackett connects with a body shot.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Hackett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Hackett avoids it.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
Hackett has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hackett throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that Hackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hackett also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackett.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Hackett moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Hackett counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Hackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hackett drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Hackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Hackett avoids it.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hackett moves out of range easily.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Hackett sees coming a mile off.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Hackett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hackett moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackett's head.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Hackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Hackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hackett scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hackett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hackett's sensitive parts.
Jackson misses with a left hand
enabling Hackett to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
A nice side step and Hackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Hackett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hackett lands with a cross.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hackett.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Hackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Hackett tries to avoid it.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hackett's head.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
enabling Hackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett misses with a hook
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Jackson.
Well Hackett 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
A very excited looking James Hackett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C225: Ji Woo vs Perkele II
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
UnEqual slips a jab from Jackson.
UnEqual shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
UnEqual avoids the body shot from Jackson. #TD#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
UnEqual escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and UnEqual has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between UnEqual's legs - danger averted.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
UnEqual wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
UnEqual is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
UnEqual is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
UnEqual has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jackson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jackson!
UnEqual is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as UnEqual takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#UnEqual is rocked!
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
UnEqual is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused UnEqual some visible discomfort.
Jackson is working UnEqual over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh UnEqual is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jackson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
Our winner, Nick Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Gagong UnEqual was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'.

Event: C210: Kahn vs Nakagawa
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Helix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Helix off the cage and back into range.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Helix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helix, as that shot connected.
Helix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Helix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
Helix misses with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a body punch but Helix moves out of range.
It looked like Helix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helix misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Helix moved out of range nicely.
Helix digs a good hook to Jackson's body. #CL#
Helix rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Helix tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helix lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Jackson prevents a body shot from Helix.
A head punch on the inside from Helix fails to land.
Helix working aggressively here.
Helix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Helix.
Helix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helix misses with a punch to the body.
Helix blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Helix misses with some punches.
Helix stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Helix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Helix.
Jackson takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Helix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Helix.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Helix swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bryce Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.
Helix lands a shot to the body.
Helix tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Helix back against the cage.
Helix misses with some punches.
Helix blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Helix.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Helix throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Helix throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Helix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson blocking some punches.
Helix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Helix struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Helix presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Helix lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Helix prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Helix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson. #T4#
Helix can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Helix misses with some punches.
Helix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helix has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Helix misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Helix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Helix on the inside.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Helix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Helix has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
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 Bryce Helix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jackson misses with a hook.
Helix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Helix counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Helix throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Helix misses with a straight left.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Helix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Helix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Helix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Helix lands with a right hand.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Helix is out of range.
Jackson dives in and grabs Helix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Helix pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Helix leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
Helix lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!#T1#
Jackson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Helix. Jackson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Helix!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryce Helix!
Bryce Helix thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C202: Kahn vs Ochoa II
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Mendoza drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Mendoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendoza's guard. #REVB#
Mendoza trying to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Mendoza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Mendoza!#REVR#
Mendoza looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing that Mendoza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Mendoza trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Mendoza slows the pace down.
Mendoza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza working the ground and pound.
Mendoza wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Mendoza wants to control for a moment but Jackson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendoza pulls his head out easily.
Jackson wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy.
Mendoza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendoza stalling.
Mendoza looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mendoza sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Mendoza.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendoza dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Mendoza's head and hops out.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mendoza loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mendoza can pounce on him.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Mendoza throws a good cross that connects.
Mendoza cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Mendoza throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mendoza throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a straight left.
Mendoza punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Mendoza wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson thinks about the counter body kick.
Mendoza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Mendoza.
Mendoza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendoza tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a head kick but Mendoza moves out of range. #T2#
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Mendoza lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Jackson throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
It looked like Mendoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendoza throws a body kick that misses.
Mendoza lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendoza swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jab from Mendoza.#T3#
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Mendoza throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Mendoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mendoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mendoza throws a shot to the body.
Mendoza scores with a punch to the head.
Mendoza wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Mendoza throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendoza thinking.
Mendoza lands a body shot.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendoza rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson leaves Mendoza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Mendoza.
Mendoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Mendoza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza with a hook.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Mendoza sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza lands with a cross.
Jackson misses the jab.
Mendoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Mendoza pushes Jackson away with a front kick.#T1#
Mendoza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries a quick counter leg kick but Mendoza is wise to it.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson defending well as Mendoza loads up on a big left hand.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mendoza cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mendoza scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mendoza lands the left hand.
Mendoza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mendoza.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendoza throws out the jab.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendoza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Nice cross by Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. #T3#
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Mendoza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Mendoza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Mendoza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Luiz Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Mendoza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson wants to control the position but Mendoza says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Mendoza has control of the leg.
Jackson is pressing down on Mendoza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendoza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Mendoza!
During a confident post fight interview, Luiz Mendoza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C197: Blank vs Walton
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Jackson misses with a looping right.#TD#
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. UnEqual manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
UnEqual looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. UnEqual swivels though and keeps the full guard.
UnEqual is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
UnEqual keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
UnEqual looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
UnEqual looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks UnEqual with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
UnEqual punching from the bottom.
UnEqual tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
UnEqual actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
UnEqual looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson working UnEqual over with strikes.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of UnEqual's head.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
UnEqual misses with some strikes from the bottom.
UnEqual has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
UnEqual slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control from the top but UnEqual keeps moving. #SUB2#
UnEqual working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard. #SUB2#
UnEqual actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of UnEqual's head.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
UnEqual misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
UnEqual looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
UnEqual is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson blocks the strikes from UnEqual.
UnEqual on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#UnEqual is rocked!#T3#
UnEqual flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but UnEqual keeps working.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the action but UnEqual is working from the bottom.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
UnEqual wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
UnEqual tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
UnEqual has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
UnEqual is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson trying to pass the guard but UnEqual defending well.
UnEqual seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson working over UnEqual with some ground and pound. UnEqual looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks UnEqual with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks UnEqual with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
UnEqual throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
UnEqual is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
UnEqual scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jackson is looking for a way out. #SUB2#
UnEqual working for a choke but Jackson reverses nicely into UnEqual 's guard.
UnEqual trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson 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 throws a hook but UnEqual avoids it easily.
UnEqual looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
UnEqual drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
UnEqual throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
UnEqual swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching UnEqual on his heels. He'll look to pass UnEqual's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Jackson controls the position.
Jackson lands an elbow.
UnEqual is trying to improve his position.
Jackson lands an elbow.
UnEqual is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
UnEqual punching from the bottom.
UnEqual is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson passes to side control.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
UnEqual is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
UnEqual keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free. #SUB2#
UnEqual working for the choke.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that UnEqual has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Jackson turns into UnEqual and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
UnEqual thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson is working UnEqual over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
UnEqual is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
UnEqual working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
UnEqual is breathing heavily.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson is in close to UnEqual's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson distracts UnEqual with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson stands up over UnEqual, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Jackson distracts UnEqual with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Nick Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
UnEqual looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but UnEqual keeps moving. #SUB2#
UnEqual working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
UnEqual tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
UnEqual looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
UnEqual throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB2#
UnEqual looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
UnEqual is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
UnEqual misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
No luck for UnEqual with that takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
UnEqual slips under a jab from Jackson.#T1#
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so UnEqual counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
UnEqual stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
UnEqual takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
UnEqual lands a couple of decent looking shots.
UnEqual trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson is trying to keep UnEqual in close.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Gagong UnEqual has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
UnEqual postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that UnEqual can do to turn this around?
UnEqual looking to pass the guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
UnEqual throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
UnEqual lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
UnEqual stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nick Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
UnEqual throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
UnEqual throwing strikes but Jackson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
UnEqual tries to strike but it doesn't land.
UnEqual throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
UnEqual is looking to reverse the position.
UnEqual seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
UnEqual throws a few strikes from the bottom but Jackson takes advantage and mounts!
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson lands a big elbow.
UnEqual throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
UnEqual tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
The referee warns UnEqual that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
UnEqual throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
UnEqual swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but UnEqual is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
UnEqual is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
UnEqual swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jackson!
Our winner, Nick Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Gagong UnEqual had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.

Event: C190: Dos Anjos vs Xiaodong
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Jackson moves out of range as Christ throws a body kick.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christ's sensitive parts.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Christ throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Christ walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Christ misses with a leg kick
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Christ does no damage.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Christ is quick to defend against it.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1##TD#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Christ is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Christ avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Christ is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Christ is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Christ pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Christ felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jackson trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Christ is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Christ is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Christ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson cracks Christ with a big elbow.
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!
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Christ's head but Christ avoids it well.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working.
Christ is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christ takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Christ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christ pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Christ taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Christ pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Christ takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Christ defending against the ground and pound.
Christ is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Christ misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Christ, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Christ against the cage but Christ circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Christ walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Christ checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christ! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Christ.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Christ is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Christ sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
Christ is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Christ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Christ takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Christ taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Christ is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Christ prevents Jackson from improving position.
Christ is trying to buck Jackson off.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Jackson cracks Christ with a big right hand but Christ just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Christ takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Christ tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Christ defending against the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Christ can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Christ is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Christ's temple.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson prevents Christ from escaping the position.#T4#
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Christ is avoiding damage well.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Christ is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Christ sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson lunges at Christ with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christ's hand.
Christ avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Christ steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christ unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Christ avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christ at a distance.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nick Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick. #T1#
Jackson misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Christ, which made it look bad.
Jackson shoots in but Christ avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christ misses with a straight left.
Christ takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson with the inside leg kick.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christ throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Christ throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Christ is quick to defend against it.
Christ throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Christ loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
As Christ backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson slips a jab from Christ.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Christ lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Christ is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson is working Christ over with some ground and pound from side control.
Christ on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Nick Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christ prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson happy to just control the position for now.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Christ will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jackson prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Christ is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Jeryl Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Christ defending against the ground and pound.
Christ is trying to buck Jackson off.
Jackson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Christ's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Christ!
Jackson won't let Christ get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson blocks Christ's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Christ is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Christ is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Christ swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Christ throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jackson. What's that going to do exactly?
Nick Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christ is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jackson!
An out of breath Nick Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C178: Taneyev vs Kahn IV
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Crenshaw saw that one coming.
Crenshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crenshaw lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Crenshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Crenshaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crenshaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crenshaw avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crenshaw pinned against the cage. Crenshaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crenshaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Crenshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Crenshaw. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Crenshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Crenshaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.
Crenshaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw scores with a nice strike.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Crenshaw. #T2#
Crenshaw moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Crenshaw lands a front kick.
Crenshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crenshaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson avoids the body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Crenshaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Crenshaw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Crenshaw missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw connects with a high kick. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Crenshaw plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Jackson swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Jackson face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Crenshaw!
A relieved looking Don Crenshaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C172: Taneyev vs Randleman
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Hull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hull blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Hull tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hull counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Hull staying out of range there.
Hull has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.#CL#
Hull drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Hull jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Hull gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hull ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and Hull counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a hook
enabling Hull to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Hull misses its target.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
letting Hull counter with a right hand.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Hull has managed to clinch. #TD#
Hull ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hull no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Hull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hull has wrist control.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Hull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hull trying to control the position.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson works over Hull with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Hull blocks nicely.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Hull working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Hull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.#T3#
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hull pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hull's head.
Hull working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Hull has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson cracks Hull with a solid left hand.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Hull's brow. #SUB#
Hull looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily. #T4#
Hull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hull trying to control the position here.
Hull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hull working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Hull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hull was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Hull wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hull tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Hull moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Hull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hull stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Hull counters with a stiff right hand.
Hull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looks like Hull has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Hull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hull moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hull to counter with a crisp jab.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson misses with a hook. Hull ducked under it nicely.
Hull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hull tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range. #T2##CL#
Hull closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Hull ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hull no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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!
Hull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hull trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Hull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hull is trying to keep Jackson in close. #T3##SUB#
Hull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hull is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hull's head.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hull is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Hull looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson working Hull over with strikes. #ROC2#Hull is rocked!
Jackson is nestled in close to Hull, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Hull is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hull tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Nick Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Hull has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Hull defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hull! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jackson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
Nick Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C163: Bird vs White
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
UnEqual moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
UnEqual keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into UnEqual's guard.#SUB#
UnEqual is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and UnEqual has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between UnEqual's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing UnEqual to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - UnEqual pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gagong UnEqual!
Gagong UnEqual was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ENIGMA 148
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Royster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Royster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Royster scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Royster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Royster moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Royster misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Royster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Royster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Royster is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Royster is looking to get back to is feet but Jackson passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royster wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Royster takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Royster pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Royster on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Royster down.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jackson throws an elbow but Royster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Royster here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Royster is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jackson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
A very excited looking Nick Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 142
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Greene lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Greene with a jab.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Greene's ribs.
Greene throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Greene misses with a two punch combination.
Greene scores with a three punch combo!
Greene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Greene gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson presses Greene against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Greene has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Greene digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greene lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Greene misses with some punches.
Jackson pushes Greene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson is leaning against Greene and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Greene into the cage.#TD#
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Greene's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Greene is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson working Greene over with strikes. #SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Jackson. #SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson working Greene over with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Greene is defending the position.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Greene felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greene is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson working Greene over with strikes.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Greene defends it. #SUB2#
Greene looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jackson passes into side control!#T4#
Greene is looking for a sweep.
Greene taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Greene on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Greene takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Greene manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Greene changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Greene moved away.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Greene as he checks the leg kick.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Greene has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Greene.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Jackson landing a few strikes.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Greene down.
Greene is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jackson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Greene really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Greene keeps trying to improve his position.
Greene takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Greene gets back to half guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson 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.
Greene is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Greene looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jackson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Greene is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Greene looks a forlorn figure.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Greene tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Greene is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Jackson looking to finish Greene with some ground and pound. This is bad for Greene!
Jackson landing shots from mount.
Greene taking shots to the head. #ROC#Greene is rocked!
Jackson lands a big elbow.
Greene is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Greene can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson prevents Greene from getting the reversal.
Greene is still trying to improve position.
Greene manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Nice strikes from Jackson there. #SUB2#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Greene taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Greene makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greene.#SUB2#
Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Greene has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Greene has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Greene.
Greene sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Greene scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greene.
Jackson sizes up Greene with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Greene moved away.
Greene feints the counter takedown.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Greene avoids the body shot from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene wants to clinch.#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB2#
Greene throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Greene's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Greene taking punishment in the form of punches.
Greene gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Greene with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Greene's hands, connecting with Greene's forehead.
Jackson prevents Greene from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Nick Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nick Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Greene has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson stalling. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Greene tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ricky Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jackson!
An out of breath Nick Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 135
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Pate Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Jackson slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt lands an overhand right.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hunt to the ground. Jackson is now in Hunt's guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Hunt kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Jackson feints and as Hunt raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Jackson throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunt postures up.
Jackson managing to control the position. #T3#
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet. #SU2#
Hunt stands up from Jackson's guard - Hunt perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage. #T4#
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. #BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Pate Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Hunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pate Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt. #T1##CL#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunt defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Hunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Jackson tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it. #BC2#
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him. #CL#
Jackson clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Jackson working aggressively here. #BC2#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2#
Hunt has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. #T3##TD#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Jackson is standing up over Hunt. Hunt looks to escape but Jackson dives into side control. #REVB#
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Hunt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hunt is avoiding damage well.
Hunt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Hunt is defending the strikes.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Hunt defends. #T4#
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hunt some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunt down. #ES2#
Hunt sneaks out the side door and pushes Jackson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Hunt.
As Hunt backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Jackson shoots in and bounces Hunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Hunt!#REVB#
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1##ES2#
Hunt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jackson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunt pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Hunt avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands. #BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Jackson walks into a jab.#TD#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Hunt is looking to escape.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson stops Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson 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.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES2#
Hunt kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pate Hunt.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pate Hunt!

Event: LAFC 51
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Colt 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.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Colt counters with a left to the body.
A clash of legs there as Colt blocks the low kick.
Colt scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Colt moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Colt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Colt.
Colt with the inside leg kick.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Colt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Colt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colt checks a leg kick nicely.
Colt lands with an overhand left.
Colt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson throws a hook but Colt avoids it easily.#T1#
Colt moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson thows a body kick. Colt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Colt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Colt lands a slapping body shot.
Colt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Colt misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Colt checks it
and Colt counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 straight right.
Colt lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Colt finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Colt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colt.#T2#
Colt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Colt responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Colt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Colt moved away.
Colt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Colt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Colt misses with an uppercut.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
Henry Colt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colt manages to avoid it.
Colt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Colt scores with a punch to the head.
Colt throws a head kick that misses.
Colt lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Colt lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Colt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jab from Colt.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Colt's head backwards.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Colt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Colt counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Colt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Colt counter with a right hand.
Colt defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Colt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Colt connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Colt is out of range.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson defending well as Colt loads up on a big left hand.
Colt throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Colt avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Colt ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Colt.
Colt throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
Colt digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Colt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Colt throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Colt's leg. Colt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Colt is out of range.
Colt jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Jackson catches Colt right on the button with a cross.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
letting Colt counter with a right hand.
Colt feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Colt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colt swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Henry Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Colt cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Colt ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
That kick from Colt tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colt keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Colt's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Colt blocks a jab.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Colt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Colt counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Colt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Colt throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Colt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Colt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Colt feints a counter leg kick.
Colt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Colt lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Colt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Colt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Colt counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Colt.
Colt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colt manages to avoid it.
Colt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colt with a nice cross.
Colt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Colt moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Colt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Colt moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jackson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Colt misses with a few strikes there.
Colt looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Colt is just out of range.
Colt unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Colt tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Colt lands with an overhand left.
Colt takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colt blocks a jab.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Colt counters with a stiff right hand.
Colt scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Colt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Colt's waist but Colt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Colt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Colt feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Colt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colt manages to avoid it.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
letting Colt counter with a right hand.
Colt scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Colt pushes him off.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Colt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Colt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Colt catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Colt ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Colt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Colt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Colt keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Colt connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Colt off balance momentarily.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Colt swinging wildly here.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Colt.
Colt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Colt cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Colt lands with a good body shot.
Colt throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Colt avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good work by Colt as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Colt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Colt thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Colt swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.#T1#
Jackson tries to clinch up but Colt circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Colt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Colt's knee but Colt avoids it well.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Colt finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Colt. Colt obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Colt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Colt circles away.
Colt scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colt.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Colt counters with a left to the body.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Colt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Colt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Nick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Colt 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.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson throws a hook but Colt avoids it easily.
Colt staying out of range there.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson catches Colt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Colt.
Colt connects with a body shot.
Colt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Colt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Colt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Colt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colt can pounce on him.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses.
Colt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Colt thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses.
Colt misses with a head kick.
Colt keeps the fight on the outside.
Colt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Colt.
Colt scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Colt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Colt avoids it well and moves away.
Colt lands a high kick! #T4#
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Colt counter with a right hand.
Colt scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice takedown defense from Colt. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Colt.
Colt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jackson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Colt slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Colt delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Colt moved out of range nicely.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Colt.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Colt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Colt 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: LAFC Fight Night 8
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Okoroji.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okoroji blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Okoroji slips the punch.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Okoroji moved out of range.
Jackson with a jab.
Okoroji has been working on his balance at Rage Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to Okoroji's midsection.
Okoroji swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Okoroji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okoroji is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jackson has Okoroji pulled in close to control his posture.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Okoroji trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoroji stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Okoroji lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoroji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okoroji won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Okoroji 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.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Okoroji preventing the sweep.
Okoroji content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Okoroji is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Okoroji throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Okoroji attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Okoroji avoids it easily.
Okoroji lands a high kick!
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okoroji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Okoroji.
Okoroji goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Okoroji is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okoroji's elbow.
Jackson gets through Okoroji's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards.
Okoroji struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Okoroji has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Okoroji avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Okoroji digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Okoroji after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Okoroji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoroji blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Okoroji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Okoroji has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Okoroji manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoroji to get the leverage.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoroji trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. #SUB#
Okoroji looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson landing a few short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okoroji misses with a body shot.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Okoroji slips the punch.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Okoroji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okoroji thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Okoroji scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okoroji if he has to take too many more of those.
Okoroji looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okoroji. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okoroji.
Okoroji fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okoroji is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okoroji moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okoroji, pushing him back against the cage.
Okoroji blocking some punches.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Jackson blocks a body shot from Okoroji. #TD2#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.
Okoroji is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Okoroji avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands.
Okoroji lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jackson hold on?!
Jackson breaks Okoroji's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoroji bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR#
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T2#
Yakubu Okoroji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson wants to control the position but Okoroji says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Okoroji trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okoroji connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple. #T3#
Jackson is staying active underneath Okoroji, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoroji to get the leverage.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Okoroji blocks the strikes from Jackson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Okoroji lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson wants to sweep but Okoroji has passed to side control!
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Okoroji moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jackson struggling a bit here.#T4#
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okoroji wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okoroji gets to mount! Jackson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jackson tries to hold on but Okoroji postures up.
Okoroji landing shots from mount.
Jackson has given up his back. Will we see Okoroji going for some submissions?
A lull in the action here.
Jackson turns into Okoroji and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yakubu Okoroji will probably get the nod.
That's time! Okoroji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson catches Okoroji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Okoroji looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Okoroji is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Okoroji wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Okoroji controlling him for the moment.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Okoroji forces his way into half guard.
Okoroji is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okoroji missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoroji drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Okoroji thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson trying to hold on to Okoroji's head to control him but Okoroji postures up. #T2##SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoroji to get the leverage. #SUB#
Okoroji seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Okoroji seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jackson has recovered full guard.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okoroji lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okoroji.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okoroji doesn't seem phased though.
Okoroji connects with an inside leg kick.
Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.#T4#
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okoroji to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson with a hook.
Okoroji on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoroji ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okoroji momentarily.
Okoroji lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Okoroji takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Okoroji lands a head shot.
Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson throws a head kick but Okoroji moves out of range.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okoroji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okoroji.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakubu Okoroji showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Okoroji has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakubu Okoroji!
A very excited looking Yakubu Okoroji made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LAFC London
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Amadaus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Amadaus feinted with a counter takedown.
Amadaus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amadaus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Amadaus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson 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 Amadaus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Amadaus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Amadaus slips a jab from Jackson.
Amadaus tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson is looking to slow Amadaus down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson misses with a hook. Amadaus ducked under it nicely.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Amadaus is out of range.
Amadaus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Amadaus avoids it.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amadaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson tries a low kick but Amadaus avoids it.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amadaus. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Amadaus back into the cage.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Amadaus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson is working for takedown but Amadaus is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Amadaus blocking some punches.
Amadaus prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Amadaus stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Amadaus has Jackson pressed against the cage. #T3#
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Amadaus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Amadaus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amadaus 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 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Amadaus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amadaus tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Nevez Amadaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a push kick but Amadaus slaps the foot to one side.
Amadaus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Jackson feints and then cracks Amadaus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amadaus down.
Amadaus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Nevez Amadaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amadaus checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Amadaus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson with the inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Amadaus, which made it look bad.
Amadaus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Amadaus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Amadaus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Amadaus checks a leg kick nicely.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Nick Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Amadaus avoids nicely.
Amadaus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Amadaus throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.#T1##CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Jackson is trying to drag Amadaus to the mat but Amadaus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amadaus.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Nevez Amadaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.#BC#
Amadaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Amadaus's leg but Amadaus calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Jackson tries to bum rush Amadaus with a series of wild strikes but Amadaus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amadaus checks a low kick from Jackson.
Amadaus feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amadaus moves away.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Amadaus saw it coming and moves away.
Amadaus clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Amadaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amadaus but Amadaus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amadaus swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Amadaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amadaus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Amadaus as he checks the leg kick.
Amadaus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Amadaus controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Amadaus looking for a sweep. Not yet Amadaus, not yet.
Jackson prevents Amadaus from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Amadaus's brow.
Amadaus is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Amadaus wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amadaus wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Amadaus's hands, connecting with Amadaus's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Amadaus's leg but Amadaus calmly moves out of range.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Amadaus moved away.
Amadaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Amadaus saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amadaus is able to avoid easily.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Amadaus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Amadaus feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Amadaus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Amadaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Amadaus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amadaus is out of range.
Amadaus feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Amadaus is avoiding it.
Amadaus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Amadaus moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amadaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amadaus.
Amadaus feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amadaus's sensitive parts.
Nevez Amadaus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amadaus defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Amadaus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Amadaus tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Amadaus staying out of range there.
Amadaus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Amadaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amadaus blocks a jab.
Amadaus tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amadaus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amadaus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nick Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Amadaus moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Amadaus's leg but Amadaus calmly moves out of range.
Amadaus loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Amadaus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Amadaus sees coming a mile off.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Amadaus.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Amadaus.
Amadaus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Amadaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson lands an overhand right.#T4#
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Amadaus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson throws a push kick but Amadaus slaps the foot to one side.
Amadaus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amadaus.#TD2#
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Amadaus's guard.
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!
Amadaus is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Amadaus is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jackson!
Our winner, Nick Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: LAFC Fight Night 2
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Christ throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Christ takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christ.#CL2#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Christ is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson gets through Christ's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Christ is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.#T1#
Jackson is working Christ over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson scores with a hook.#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christ can't break the clinch.
Christ has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson cracks Christ with a nice body shot.
Jackson works on Christ's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Christ - that landed with a thud.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Christ's ribcage. Christ let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christ can't break the clinch.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head.
Christ is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Christ takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Christ.
Jackson tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
Christ can't break the clinch.
Christ tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Christ tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Christ being controlled against the cage.
Christ throws a head punch that misses.
Christ cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Christ seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
Good body shot from Jackson. #T3#
Christ working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Jackson has Christ pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Christ tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Christ's guard.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Christ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christ avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christ has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson prevents Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jackson works over Christ with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson stops Christ from standing up.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Christ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Christ is rocked!
Christ has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Christ is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson stops Christ from standing up.
Jackson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Christ's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
Nick Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LAFC 39
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Jackson moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devin Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Brown throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Brown down.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Brown misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Brown bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Brown misses #TD#
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson prevents Brown from standing back up.
Jackson working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head. #ROC#Brown is rocked!
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Brown is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jackson! Brown is hurt baaadly! Jackson is firing away with more strikes - Brown is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
A relieved looking Nick Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC 33
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kekman feints a counter leg kick.
Kekman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kekman tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kekman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kekman sprawls and moves away.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kekman.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Kekman.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Kekman moved away.
Kekman throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kekman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Kekman avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kekman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kekman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Totoy Kekman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kekman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kekman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kekman to the mat! Kekman manages to get full guard.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson stops Kekman from standing up.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kekman is retaining full guard.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kekman wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson trying to control but Kekman is working from the bottom.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson is working Kekman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kekman is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is working Kekman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson pushing down on Kekman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kekman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson working Kekman over with strikes.
Jackson is nestled in close to Kekman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Kekman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Kekman pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Kekman is having none of it.
Jackson working Kekman over with strikes.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kekman is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekman defending well though.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson working over Kekman with some ground and pound. Kekman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Jackson is nestled in close to Kekman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Kekman is rocked!
Kekman is trying to control but can't.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kekman is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kekman seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson trying to control the action but Kekman is working from the bottom.
Kekman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kekman's guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson passes Kekman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kekman can do to turn this around?
Kekman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kekman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control but Kekman is keeping him busy.
Kekman is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kekman to regain full guard.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Jackson trying to control but Kekman is working from the bottom.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is working Kekman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kekman is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Kekman wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Kekman is keeping the position.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Kekman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kekman prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Kekman is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Nick Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Kekman has taken his back!
Kekman is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kekman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Kekman wants to stand up but Jackson is stuck to his back.
Kekman controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kekman on the ground.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Kekman won't let him.
Kekman keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kekman wants to stand up but Jackson is stuck to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kekman moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Kekman moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Totoy Kekman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Kekman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kekman stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kekman throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Kekman tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Kekman is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kekman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kekman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Totoy Kekman has been cut.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Kekman counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1##TD#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kekman's guard.
Kekman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Kekman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kekman is retaining full guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kekman working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kekman wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kekman is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nick Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kekman is trying to stand.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Kekman's hands, connecting with Kekman's forehead.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekman defending well though.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Jackson is pressing down on Kekman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kekman is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Kekman counters with a two punch combo.
Kekman blocks a leg kick.
Kekman wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kekman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson throws a hook but Kekman blocks it.
Kekman unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kekman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Totoy Kekman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kekman throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: LAFC 29
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Malvoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Malvoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Malvoe tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malvoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson throws a push kick but Malvoe slaps the foot to one side.
Malvoe lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Malvoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvoe misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Malvoe avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malvoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Malvoe tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvoe wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Malvoe tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #T1#
Malvoe wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Malvoe is looking to improve his position.
Malvoe is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malvoe avoid being mounted?
Jackson winds up and cracks Malvoe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malvoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Malvoe's hands, connecting with Malvoe's forehead.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson prevents Malvoe from improving his position.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malvoe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malvoe's head. #T3#
Malvoe is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Malvoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Malvoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malvoe is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malvoe avoid being mounted?
Malvoe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malvoe defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Malvoe's temple.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Malvoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Malvoe cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Malvoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Malvoe counters with a straight right hand.
Malvoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malvoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Malvoe sees coming a mile off.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malvoe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Malvoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvoe lands a body shot.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Malvoe does it's job there.
Gunnar Malvoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvoe lands a head shot.#T1#
Malvoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malvoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Malvoe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Malvoe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Malvoe checks the leg kick.
Malvoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Malvoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Malvoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malvoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Malvoe.
Malvoe clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malvoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malvoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Malvoe.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Malvoe is out of range.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malvoe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Malvoe jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Malvoe counters with a left to the body.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot by Malvoe.
Gunnar Malvoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malvoe circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jackson to the canvas! Jackson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Malvoe keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Malvoe!
Gunnar Malvoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAFC 26
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mane manages to avoid it.
Mane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mane avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mane throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Mane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Mane's head back.
Mane looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.#T1#
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson thumps Mane with a low kick.
Mane misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mane closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Mane pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sadio Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mane scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mane misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mane!
Mane is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Jackson controls the position.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson cracks Mane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Mane's temple.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Mane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Mane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mane is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jackson cracks Mane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Mane takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Mane is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Mane gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Mane manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Mane has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mane.
Jackson cracks Mane with a big elbow.
Jackson cracks Mane with a big right hand but Mane just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson landing strikes.
Mane wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackson cracks Mane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Nick Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mane some visible discomfort.
Jackson is staying tight to Mane's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Mane taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Mane takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mane is not content to let Jackson control the position. #T2#
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Mane takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson controls the position from side control.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Mane taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Jackson landing a few strikes.
Mane is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Mane is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mane to see if he's OK.
Oh Mane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Mane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mane seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson landing a few strikes. #T4#
Mane on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mane takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mane takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Mane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Mane tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Mane back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Sadio Mane has been cut.
Mane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson drops Mane with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jackson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
After winning the bout, Nick Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LAFC Fight Night: Christmas Ev
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Okoroji moves out of range of the strikes.
Okoroji has a takedown stuffed.
Okoroji avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okoroji.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Okoroji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okoroji darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Okoroji into the cage.
Nick Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okoroji.
Okoroji shoots in but no luck this time.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Okoroji shoots in.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoroji feints the counter takedown.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Okoroji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Okoroji slips under a jab from Jackson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
Okoroji tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
Okoroji looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Okoroji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okoroji off to one side.
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Okoroji. Okoroji gets slowly back to his feet.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoroji with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Okoroji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okoroji is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Okoroji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Okoroji working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoroji missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okoroji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Okoroji works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Okoroji is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okoroji accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okoroji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okoroji on the ground.
Okoroji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okoroji with a nice head shot there.
Okoroji keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Okoroji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoroji landing with the ground and pound.
Okoroji throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Okoroji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okoroji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Okoroji with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Okoroji postures up.
Okoroji content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Okoroji shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Okoroji moved away.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoroji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Okoroji tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Okoroji moves out of range easily.
Jackson leaves Okoroji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nick Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji shoots in but no luck this time.
Okoroji walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Okoroji shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okoroji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okoroji takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okoroji ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Okoroji saw that one coming.
Okoroji wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Okoroji keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Okoroji shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Okoroji postures up.
Okoroji chips away with some ground and pound.
Okoroji distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okoroji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Okoroji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okoroji landing with the ground and pound.
Okoroji forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Okoroji 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.
Okoroji controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Okoroji is working for a submission of some sort.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoroji not doing much here. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okoroji connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson wants to control but Okoroji is keeping busy.
Okoroji working Jackson over with strikes. #SUB2#
Okoroji is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Okoroji moves nicely into side control.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Okoroji scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Okoroji works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson tries to control but Okoroji manages to take his back.
Well, with Okoroji on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jackson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Okoroji scores with punches from the back.
Okoroji is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoroji lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jackson's head.
Our spies down at at Rage Training inform us that Okoroji has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Okoroji sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jackson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yakubu Okoroji!

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