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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Pousa cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Pousa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Pousa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pousa.
Pousa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson pushes Pousa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pousa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pousa is chipping away with strikes.
Pousa working the ground and pound from side control.
Pousa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Pousa cracks Jackson with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Jackson'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.
Pousa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.#T1#
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pousa is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pousa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pousa lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Pousa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pousa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pousa thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Pousa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Pousa working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pousa working Jackson over with strikes. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Pousa finish him?
Pousa 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 trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pousa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Pousa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pousa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pousa lands a nice short elbow.
Pousa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pousa is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.#T3#
Pousa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pousa working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pousa lands a nice short elbow.
Pousa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pousa working Jackson over with strikes.
Pousa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pousa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pousa lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jackson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Pousa jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Pousa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Kozlov lands an overhand right.
Kozlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Kozlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kozlov lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kozlov.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kozlov is defending well.#TD2#
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Kozlov wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kozlov tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kozlov is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kozlov is trying to escape back to his feet but Jackson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Kozlov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kozlov bucks up and tries to throw Jackson off but instead Jackson has got his back!
Kozlov wants to get back to his feet.
Kozlov covering up well under a series of strikes from Jackson. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Kozlov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kozlov is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now.
Kozlov prevents Jackson from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kozlov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kozlov prevents Jackson from getting a body triangle.
Kozlov is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Kozlov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Kozlov is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony 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 wants to clinch.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kozlov counters with a left to the body.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Kozlov lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
A jab lands there for Kozlov.
Kozlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Kozlov. Kozlov maintains the clinch.
Kozlov lands an uppercut.#BC#
Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicolai Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kozlov moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Kozlov lands with a short shot to the head. #T1##BC#
Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kozlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anthony Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozlov lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
#CL#
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
Kozlov pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kozlov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kozlov pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kozlov has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kozlov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kozlov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kozlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nicolai Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jackson.
Kozlov cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Kozlov. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?#CL#
Kozlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kozlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson jumps guard but Kozlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kozlov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlov. #T3#
Kozlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson tries to stall but Kozlov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
Kozlov is struggling to control the position.
Kozlov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kozlov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kozlov lands a shot to the body.
Kozlov pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #BC#
Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kozlov clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Kozlov stalling.
#T4#
Kozlov presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Kozlov lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kozlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short right from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands with a right to the head.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Kozlov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kozlov lands a body shot.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kozlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Kozlov scores with a body shot.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kozlov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Kozlov dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kozlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Kozlov wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Kozlov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kozlov jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Nicolai Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
A left lands for Kozlov.
Kozlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kozlov lands a body shot.
Kozlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Kozlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Kozlov moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kozlov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kozlov is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kozlov down to the mat. Kozlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jab, jab by Kozlov - just one landing.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlov finish him?#CL#
Kozlov has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kozlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nicolai Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jackson.
Kozlov pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Kozlov pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov avoiding damage.
Kozlov cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Kozlov lands a left hand.
Kozlov pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kozlov lands with a right to the head.
Kozlov lands a left hand.
Kozlov is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kozlov.
The referee calls for Kozlov to work.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kozlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Kozlov scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
Jackson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kozlov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jackson. Kozlov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolai Kozlov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Thorington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Jackson gets caught napping as Thorington dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thorington defends well.
Jackson trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorington looking to pass the guard.
Thorington trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Thorington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Thorington wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Thorington gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SU2#
Thorington decides to stand and escape the position.
Thorington 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 Thorington off to one side.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Thorington closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Thorington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thorington has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Thorington holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thorington pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Thorington drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Thorington is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Thorington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thorington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Thorington lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorington defends it nicely.
Thorington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Jackson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Thorington drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1##SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thorington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Thorington's legs - danger averted.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Thorington tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Thorington uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Thorington is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Thorington 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thorington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Thorington 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.#T3##SUB2#
Thorington 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 wants to stand and escape but instead Thorington has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Thorington wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson is pulling down on Thorington's head to control his 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 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Thorington manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Thorington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorington on the ground.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Thorington keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Thorington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thorington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thorington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thorington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorington presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Thorington is looking for a takedown.
Thorington avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thorington after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Thorington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thorington tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thorington to the ground. Thorington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Thorington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Thorington closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorington slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thorington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Thorington clinches up against the cage.#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!#TD2#
Thorington pulls guard.
Thorington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVB#
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thorington controls the pace.
Thorington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thorington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thorington's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SU2#
Thorington decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Anthony Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Thorington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Thorington gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Thorington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Thorington is now in Jackson's guard.#SUB2#
Jackson wants to reverse the position here. Thorington has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Jackson is forced to tap! Jackson looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maxwell Thorington! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Hooper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hooper wants it to stay on the feet.
Hooper misses with a head kick.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hooper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hooper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hooper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Hooper working hard to break the clinch.
Hooper lands a right hand. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hooper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Hooper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hooper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Hooper. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Hooper tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hooper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Hooper is quick to defend against it.
Jackson shoots in but Hooper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hooper works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Hooper misses.
Hooper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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 slips a jab and a cross from Hooper.
Hooper lands with a slapping head kick.
Hooper fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Hooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Jackson pushes Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Jackson gets control of Hooper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jackson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hooper is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hooper working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Jackson manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Jackson working for a triangle but Hooper defends it easily.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Hooper wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hooper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Hooper.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Hooper breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hooper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hooper wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Hooper throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.#CL#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooper, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Jackson jumps guard.
Hooper looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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##T1#
Jackson stalling.
Hooper tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
Hooper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Anthony Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hooper tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Hooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper tries to clinch up.
Hooper tries to clinch up.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Hooper back into the cage.#T3#
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Hooper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hooper scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hooper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Hooper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hooper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Hooper lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Hooper. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hooper.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hooper - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hooper. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hooper is breathing heavily.
Hooper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chris Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hooper's guard.
Jackson controlling from the top position. #T4#
Jackson passes into half guard.
Hooper 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.
Hooper wants to control but Jackson passes into side.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson goes for a double leg but Hooper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooper continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Hooper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hooper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson has Hooper pressed against the cage, preventing Hooper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hooper tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Hooper is trying to break free.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hooper. That's going to slow Jackson down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hooper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hooper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chris Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Hooper throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Hooper.
Hooper working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hooper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Hooper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson keeps control of Hooper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hooper tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Hooper's ribcage. Hooper let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Jackson tries to pull guard but Hooper holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Hooper avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Hooper takes it in his stride.
A head kick from Hooper lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Hooper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper lands a nice looking body kick.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hooper. Hooper obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hooper counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson dives in and grabs Hooper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hooper pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Hooper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Hooper.
#T3#
Hooper lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Hooper moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooper keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Hooper scores with a head kick.
Hooper lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Hooper forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Hooper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson is trying to drag Hooper to the mat but Hooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hooper looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hooper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
A solid body kick from Hooper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hooper manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hooper pinned against the cage. Hooper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hooper lands with a slapping head kick.
Anthony Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Hooper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hooper lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hooper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Hooper! |
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