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Event:
CDFC 31: Havoc vs Special
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1# Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Milfort sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. It looked like Milfort was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jackson throws a body punch but Milfort moves out of range. Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss! Milfort punishes Jackson 's body with a nice straight punch. Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milfort tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milfort to the ground. Milfort escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Milfort shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. An attempted straight right counter from Milfort misses the target. Jackson 's coach down at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Antoine Milfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson . Jackson misses with a straight right. Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Milfort sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson shoots and misses and Milfort counters with a straight right hand.#TD2# Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Milfort was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson connects with a couple of short punches. Milfort is pulling down on Jackson 's head to control his posture. #T1# Milfort trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Milfort 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. Milfort trying to control the position here. Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Milfort is controlling Jackson 's posture. Milfort lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Milfort looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2# Jackson 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. Milfort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there. Jackson working some strikes from top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson is stalling in the full guard. Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Milfort has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle. Jackson wants to control from the top but Milfort keeps moving. Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Milfort is keeping the position for now. #T3# Milfort tries to land a sweep but no joy. Milfort is working hard here to advance position. Jackson advances position into side control! Milfort is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Ground and pound from Jackson . Milfort tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jackson wants to take a breather but Milfort is having none of it. Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4# Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Milfort taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard. Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Milfort has a hand on Jackson 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jackson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Jackson avoids the attempt from Milfort to control. Milfort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Milfort tries to get out of the position. Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Milfort's face.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Milfort is squirming around nicely. Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson avoids the attempt from Milfort to control. Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes. Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Milfort but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Milfort keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson . Jackson shoots and misses and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Milfort appears to be looking for a big counter. Jab, jab by Milfort - just one landing. Milfort scores with a nice strike. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Milfort, as that shot connected.
Milfort lands a right hook to the body.
Milfort ducks under a wild hook from Jackson . Jackson takes one on the button. Milfort misses with a straight right. Milfort throws a shot to the body.
Milfort jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Milfort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Antoine Milfort is winning the standup battle so far. Milfort scores with a hook. Antoine Milfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Milfort leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Antoine Milfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson . Milfort lands with a right hand. Jackson misses with a takedown attempt and Milfort counters with a lovely straight right hand! Milfort ducks under a wild hook from Jackson . Milfort connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Milfort. No joy for Jackson on that attempt. Milfort throws a big shot that misses. Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Milfort.#ROC#Jackson is rocked! Milfort drops Jackson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jackson ! Milfort dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Milfort! Our winner, Antoine Milfort, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CDFC 27: Havoc vs Taylor
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1# Nemec looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Nice body punch from Nemec. Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Nemec, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Nemec against the cage but Nemec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jackson 's coach down at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Jackson shoots in but Nemec avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nemec lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson . Nemec wants to get back to his feet. Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Nemec wants to get back to his feet. Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Nemec is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Nemec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Jackson working the head and body with strikes. Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Jackson working the ground and pound. Nemec is looking to reverse the position. Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nemec to see if he's OK. Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Nemec's temple. Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson working away. Jackson landing strikes. Nemec is looking to reverse the position. Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2# Nemec is not content to let Jackson control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson working the ground and pound from side control. Nemec is trying to improve his position. Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nemec to see if he's OK. Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows. Jackson is working Nemec over with some ground and pound from side control. Nemec holding on. Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nemec tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Jackson working the body and head with strikes. Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jackson trying to control the action but Nemec is working from the bottom. Nemec is trying to get back to his feet. Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Nemec takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson gets to mount! Nemec was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Nemec is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Jackson with good strikes from the mount here! Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Nemec is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Nemec tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away. Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nemec hang on?#T4# Nemec is trying desperately to improve position. Nemec is working hard here to advance position. Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Nemec regains half guard. Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nemec does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Nemec is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
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 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nemec lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL# Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Nemec has taken the fight into the clinch. Nemec gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Nemec taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nemec is defending well. Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nemec prevents it.
Corey Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson . Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nemec pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jackson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut. A bit of stalling here from Nemec.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson tries for a takedown but Nemec manages to get underhooks.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Nemec. Nice elbow from Nemec. Nemec gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1# Jackson is looking for a takedown. Jackson is looking for a takedown. Nemec pressing his opponent against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Nemec. Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nemec digs a right hand into Jackson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson 's gas tank. Jackson is breathing heavily. Nemec lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not. Nemec lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Nemec digs a right hand into Jackson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson 's gas tank. Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead. Nemec creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson 's defenses. Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead. Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nemec takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Nemec is stalling here.
Nemec lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nemec comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nemec finish him? Nemec lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off. Nemec pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Jackson ! Nemec unloads with more strikes and Jackson sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Nemec! Corey Nemec made sure to mention his sponsor, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CDFC 18: Ace vs Slice 2
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jamie's half guard. Jackson wants to take a breather but Jamie is having none of it. Jackson controlling the action here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow. Jackson is taking a breather. Jamie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. 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 Jamie's temple. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson working over Jamie with some ground and pound. Jamie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jamie! Jackson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Jackson wants to control the pace but Jamie is squirming around nicely. #T1# Jackson landing punches. Jackson looking to control but Jamie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Jackson dominating with strikes here. Jackson trying to control but Jamie is having none of it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jamie can do anything to dispel that myth. Jackson content just to control the position here. Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Jamie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson controlling from the full mount. Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T2# Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Jamie looks very uncomfortable down there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jamie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jackson landing punches. Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Jamie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jamie looks winded! Jackson looking to finish Jamie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jamie! 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 tries to control but Jamie wriggling away. Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jamie hang on? Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jamie looks a forlorn figure.
Jamie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3# Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount. Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jamie?
Jackson unloading with bombs! Jackson landing strikes from the mount. Jackson landing punches. Jamie 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. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jamie's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes. Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson lands a big elbow. Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jamie hang on? BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson cracks Jamie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackson lands with some strikes. Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Jamie is in trouble! Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jamie hang on? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jamie?
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully. Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD# Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jamie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control. Jackson lands some shots froms side control. Jackson working the head and body with strikes. Jamie on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Jamie on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Jackson is putting a hurting on Jamie here, landing some big shots from side control. Jackson cracks Jamie with a big elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jamie down.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. You can see the frustration on Jamie's face as Jackson controls the position. Jackson is working Jamie over with some ground and pound from side control. Jamie is breathing heavily. Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamie keeps working. #T1# Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows. Jackson working the ground and pound. Jamie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Jackson lands a few punches from side control. Jackson working the head with strikes. Jackson is putting a hurting on Jamie here, landing some big shots from side control. Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows. Jackson landing a few strikes. Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control. #T2# Jackson lands a nice forearm strike. Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jamie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jackson is putting a hurting on Jamie here, landing some big shots from side control. Jamie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Jackson working the head with strikes. Jackson scores with punches from side control. Jackson working the body and head with strikes. Jamie is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Jackson lands some shots froms side control. Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Jamie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nick Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jamie is not content to let Jackson control the position. #T3# Jackson scoring with punches and elbows. Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamie can do to turn this around? Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Jackson cracks Jamie with a big right hand but Jamie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jamie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Jackson landing strikes. Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Jamie is not content to let Jackson control the position. Jackson landing strikes. #T4# Jackson scores with punches from side control. Jackson lands a nice forearm strike. Jackson cracks Jamie with an elbow. That is naaassty. Jamie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Jackson grinds an elbow into Jamie's temple. 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 landing a few strikes. Jamie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackson working the ground and pound. A lull in the action here as Jackson stalls from top position. Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamie keeps working. 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! And we move into the final round!#R3# Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jamie. Jamie unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Jamie slips a straight right by Jackson . Jamie unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD# Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jamie's guard. Jackson controlling from the top position. Jackson is working Jamie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jamie's head. Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jamie's head. Jackson trying to control but Jamie is working from the bottom. #T1# Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jamie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jackson lands a couple of digs. Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Jackson connects with a couple of short punches. Jackson lands a couple of digs. Jamie has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jackson is working Jamie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jamie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace. Jackson lands a couple of elbows. Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Jackson lands a couple of digs. Jackson distracts Jamie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3# Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jamie being controlled here, momentarily. Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jamie's head. Jackson cracks Jamie with a solid left hand.#T4# Jackson is in close to Jamie's body, working some short punches and elbows. Jackson lands a couple of digs. Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body. Jackson lands a couple of digs. Jackson landing with the ground and pound. Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jamie's head. Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson advances to half guard.
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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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. |
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Event:
ICE 7: Iontach
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1# Jackson checks a leg kick nicely. Tillman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Tillman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Tillman misses with the combination.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tillman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jackson takes an elbow to the temple. Jackson has been working on his balance at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tillman. Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Tillman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tillman rushes Jackson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Jackson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Tillman piles on the pressure and Jackson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Booker Tillman! |
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Event:
ICE3: First Champion
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1# Tillman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively. Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD# Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tillman on his heels. He'll look to pass Tillman's guard now, I'm sure. Jackson with a nice head shot there.#SUB2# Tillman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson wants to control from the top but Tillman keeps moving. Tillman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tillman's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson connects with a couple of short punches. Tillman is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1# Jackson scoring with some ground and pound. Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jackson landing with the ground and pound. Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tillman is retaining full guard. Jackson chips away with some ground and pound. Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2# Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body. Tillman has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle. Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Tillman. Jackson with a nice head shot there.#SUB2# Tillman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jackson with a nice head shot there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Tillman's brow. Jackson distracts Tillman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jackson trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom. Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2# Tillman is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
#T3# Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Tillman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Tillman's brow. Jackson scoring with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. 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 is working Tillman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jackson landing with the ground and pound. Tillman keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tillman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2# Tillman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4# Tillman keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jackson with a nice head shot there. Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jackson working some strikes from top position. Tillman keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Jackson works over Tillman with some ground and pound from guard. Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tillman's head. Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Tillman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Nice defenses there by Tillman. Tillman misses with a few strikes there.
#TD# Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tillman! Jackson lands an elbow. Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tillman keeps working. Jackson staying calm. Tillman taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes. Tillman is looking for a sweep. Nick Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jackson landing a few strikes. Jackson working the ground and pound. #T1# Jackson lands a nice forearm strike. Jackson trying to control the action but Tillman is working from the bottom. Jackson is putting a hurting on Tillman here, landing some big shots from side control. Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Tillman wants to get back to his feet. Jackson scoring with punches and elbows. Jackson scores with punches from side control. Tillman trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position. Check out the look on Jackson 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tillman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Jackson lands a nice forearm strike. Tillman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow. #T2# Tillman is trying to control Jackson 's posture but Jackson avoids it. Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Tillman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tillman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Tillman tries to escape but Jackson is in control. Jackson working the body and head with strikes. Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Tillman is breathing heavily. Jackson cracks Tillman with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Tillman is rocked! Tillman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tillman is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him? Tillman taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes. Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow. Jackson scoring with punches and elbows. #T3# Tillman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow. Jackson lands a few punches from side control. Tillman trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position. Tillman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tillman some visible discomfort.
Jackson landing strikes. Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tillman struggling a bit here. Jackson lands a nice forearm strike. Jackson lands some shots froms side control. Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Tillman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Jackson 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tillman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4# Jackson working the body and head with strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control. Tillman wants to get back to his feet. Jackson scores with punches from side control. Jackson trying to control the action but Tillman is working from the bottom. Tillman is trying to control Jackson 's posture but Jackson avoids it. Jackson working the body and head with strikes. Tillman seems to have recovered his senses. Tillman is being controlled here. Jackson working the ground and pound. Jackson working the ground and pound from side control. Jackson working the body and head with strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Jackson is working Tillman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jackson landing with the ground and pound. Jackson with a nice head shot there. Jackson forces his way into half guard. Jackson lands strikes from half guard. Jackson slips a nice elbow through Tillman's hands, connecting with Tillman's forehead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. 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 is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Jackson winds up and cracks Tillman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Jackson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tillman! 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 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson ! |
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